The much-awaited Balapur Ganesh Laddu auction in Hyderabad has concluded, with the sacred laddu fetching a record-breaking Rs 39 lakh this year.
After the final puja rituals, the Balapur Ganesh idol was lifted with the help of a crane and placed on a mini-truck. The idol was then taken around the village as part of the traditional Gram Pradakshina.
Balapur Ganesh Laddu Auction Begins
Following the procession, the Ganesh idol was brought to the Balapur village Bodrai, where the eagerly awaited laddu auction began.
The auction commenced with the committee-fixed base price of Rs 1,116. A large number of people gathered to witness the highly anticipated bidding process.
Sama Praneeth Reddy Wins Laddu for Rs 39 Lakh
This year, Sama Praneeth Reddy won the Balapur Ganesh laddu by bidding Rs 39 lakh.
The amount surpassed last year’s record of Rs 35 lakh, setting a new record for the Balapur Ganesh laddu auction.
Previous Record of Rs 35 Lakh
In 2025, Lingala Dasharath Goud secured the Balapur Ganesh laddu for Rs 35 lakh.
With this year’s bid reaching Rs 39 lakh, the auction price has increased by Rs 4 lakh compared to last year. The record-breaking auction has once again drawn widespread attention across the country, keeping the Balapur Ganesh laddu auction in the spotlight.
