Bengaluru, Aug. 29 -- Bengaluru has emerged as a top performer in festive fervour and sweet indulgence this Ganesh Chaturthi, according to data from Zepto, India's fastest-growing quick commerce platform. As families across the city celebrated with devotion and decor, Zepto saw a sharp spike in orders for traditional items - underscoring Bengaluru's blend of cultural enthusiasm and modern convenience.

Compared to last year, purchases on Zepto surged dramatically across major cities: decorative lights rose by over 14 times, and traditional items like chunri and betel nuts saw 13.6x and 6.8x increases, respectively. Sweets, unsurprisingly, remained at the heart of the celebration, a press release by Zepto said.

Laddus saw the highest dema...