Nestled within the sacred precincts of the Jagannath Temple in Puri lies a culinary marvel unmatched in scale or sanctity. Known as the Rosha Ghara, or the Grand Temple Kitchen, this sacred space is not merely a site of cooking it is a vibrant, ritualistic engine of devotion, discipline, and divine service. Recognized as the largest functioning kitchen in the world, the Rosha Ghara is where food is not just prepared but offered, first to the deities, and then to thousands of eager devotees every single day.

Daily feast of the Gods

Each day, an astonishing variety of over 56 types of offerings, collectively known as Mahaprasad, are prepared in this temple kitchen. These include staples such as Anna Prasad (boiled rice), Kanika (sweetened rice with ghee and spices), Shali Anna, Kshira Anna

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