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Things about the ‘Mahaprasad’ of Jagannath temple that should not be ignored at all, 5 things inside will surprise you


Jagannath Rath Yatra Prasad: Jagannath Rath Yatra has started from 7th July this year. Jagannath Rath Yatra starts every year from the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashad month and this Rath Yatra ends on Dashami Tithi. The Yatra takes place in Puri, Odisha. For this Rath Yatra, chariots are made from neem wood for Lord Krishna, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra. While on one hand devotees come from far away to participate in Jagannath Rath Yatra, the Prasad available here these days, which is also called ‘Mahaprasad’, is much talked about. Let us know where the Prasad available in Rath Yatra is available and what is special about it.

Mahaprasad is prepared in the world’s largest kitchen

There is a kitchen in Puri, Odisha, where Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath is prepared. Let us tell you, during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, between 2,000 to 2,00,000 devotees come daily for darshan, for whom prasad is prepared in this kitchen every day. If reports are to be believed, prasad is prepared in this kitchen by 500 cooks and about 300 assistants. Which consists of 56 bhogs. This kitchen is considered to be the largest kitchen in the world.

This is the main Prasad of Lord Jagannath

This is the main Prasad of Lord Jagannath

The main Prasad of Lord Jagannath is rice. In Puri, Odisha, rice khichdi is also offered as prasad. After accepting it, the devotees say, ‘Jagannath ke bhaat ko jagat pasare haath’. That means the rice offered to Lord Jagannath is special for the devotees. There are many beliefs about accepting the special Prasad of Lord Jagannath. That is why devotees take the Prasad by standing in a long queue.

This special Prasad of Chhattisgarh is offered to Lord Jagannath

This special Prasad of Chhattisgarh is offered to Lord Jagannath

Prasad for Jagannath Rath Yatra is prepared not only in Puri of Odisha but also in the neighboring state of Chhattisgarh. Here, Lord Jagannath is not offered rice khichdi, but Malpua is made as Prasad. Malpuas are made in Champa Nagar of Janjgir Champa district for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. These are very tasty to eat. Malpua is considered to be the oldest sweet of India. Its mention is found in the Vedic era which is about 3000 years old.

Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath is prepared in earthen pots

Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath is prepared in earthen pots

In Hinduism, soil is considered sacred, so the Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath is not made in any metal pot. This tradition has been going on since ancient times. Which is still being followed today. Let us tell you, there is a method of making Mahaprasad. While making Mahaprasad, seven big earthen pots are used, which are kept one above the other. Let us tell you, this Prasad is cooked on wood.

Lord Jagannath’s Mahaprasad is sold in these markets

Lord Jagannath's Mahaprasad is sold in these markets

If you want to take home Lord Jagannath’s Mahaprasad for your family, friends, then let us tell you, Mahaprasad is sold in the Anand Bazar or Pleasure Mart of the temple which is located in the north-eastern corner of the outer enclosure of the temple. You can buy as much Mahaprasad as you want from here.

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