India·Source-based summary

A laddu mirroring thechanging fortunes of Balapur

For three decades, the Balapur Ganesh laddu has grown from a ₹450 village tradition into a ₹39-lakh symbol of faith, prosperity and changing fortunes. Once bought by farmers and shared among villagers, the prasadam is now sought by businessmen and real-estate entrepreneurs, refle

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 25 Sept 2026, 07:31 pm. Editorial policy.

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