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Modak, a sweet surprise filled with a delicious filling of coconut and jaggery and wrapped in a wheat or rice flour shell, is one of the few desserts in India that is not only known for its umami taste but also religiously significant. Also referred to as Kolukattaior Kozhukattaiin Tamil and Malayalam, Modak is a sweet dumpling dish popular in several Indian states and ethnicities, especially in the Hinduism and Buddhism. Modak is considered as one of the favorite sweet dishes of Lord Ganesha and Lord Buddha and is often used in prayers and festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturthi and Buddh Purnima.