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Harpal Singh Sokhi shared his views about Ganesh Chaturthi, the rituals he follows and how this festival is both spiritually uplifting and personally meaningful.
Harpal Singh Sokhi revealed that traditional rice modaks are his favourite. (Photo Source: Instagram)
The world is immersed in the vibrant festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. From performing daily prayers and rituals to enjoying the delicious Modaks, people are celebrating Lord Ganesha’s arrival with full fervour. The festival and celebrations are no different for celebrity chef and Laughter Chef’s fame Harpal Singh Sokhi.
Popularly known for his culinary expertise and vibrant personality, the celebrity chef sat for an interview with an entertainment news portal where he shared his views about the auspicious festival, the rituals he follows and how this festival is both spiritually uplifting and personally meaningful.
Harpal Singh Sokhi talks about the festival’s spirit
Talking about how this festival brings happiness, he shared, “I shifted to Bombay about 30 years ago, and having seen the vibe of Durga Puja in West Bengal, I can say the Ganpati festival here gives me the same energy. During those days, you see the Lord everywhere, but more importantly, you also feel him within yourself. There is a special aura in the air—you feel energised, charged, and happier. Everyone around you seems happier too. That’s the true beauty of Ganesh Chaturthi.”
Harpal Singh Sokhi’s Ganpati celebration at home
He further stated, “We bring Ganpati home. My mother used to arrange the entire ritual with a thali filled with flowers, modaks, and laddoos and would perform prayers every day for five days. She made us do the rituals with her, and now with my little daughter doing the same, it feels very special. I truly feel that during those days, the Lord resides in my home, in my child.”
“As for pandals, there is something magical. Before the prayers, idols are just idols—but once the rituals begin, an aura is created, and you can actually feel the power. When I touch his feet, I personally feel that energy within me,” he added.
Harpal Singh Sokhi’s festival is incomplete without food
For the chef, Ganesh Chaturthi is synonymous with modaks. He revealed, “My younger daughter insists on having modaks every day, and her nani prepares special puran poli for us. We all relish them together. The traditional rice modaks stuffed with coconut and jaggery are my absolute favourite.”
Harpal Singh Sokhi’s Prayer To Bappa
But beyond food and festivities, the Laughter Chefs fame believes Ganesh Utsav carries a deeper significance for all of Maharashtra. “What I love the most is how all communities and all castes come together to celebrate. It creates a sense of unity and joy that cannot be described—it has to be felt,” he said.
On being asked about what he prays to Bappa for this year. He said that he wishes for more peace in the world, fewer calamities, and more humanity. “If we have that, everything else will follow,” he concluded.
Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing …Read More
Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing … Read More
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