Archive · 26 Jun 2025
No Modak Theft at Puri Temple: Minister Confirms
Some people thought that some special sweets called 'modak' were stolen from a temple in Puri, India.
These sweets are given to the gods.
One person, who is like a bodyguard for a god, said the sweets were missing.
But, after checking, the people in charge of the temple said that no sweets were actually stolen.
They said that the sweets are important and that everything is okay.
Odisha Law Minister clarified that no modak theft occurred at Jagannath temple in Puri.
The allegation of theft was made by Haladhar Das Mohapatra, the 'Badagrahi' of Lord Balabhadra.
Mohapatra claimed 70 modaks were missing from a secure storage.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief administrator Arabinda Padhee ordered an inquiry.
The SJTA inquiry found no evidence of modak theft.
- Who
- Haladhar Das Mohapatra alleged the theft; Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) investigated; and the Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan clarified the situation.
- What
- Allegations of theft of modak, a sweet, from the Jagannath temple were investigated.
- When
- As per the articles, the investigation occurred recently, ahead of the Rath Yatra festival.
- Where
- Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.
- Why
- To determine the veracity of theft claims and ensure the sanctity of the temple's offerings.
Allegation
Official Position
Theft of Modak
Allegation
Modak were stolen, potentially impacting religious sanctity.
Official Position
There was no theft of the modak.
- Location
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Item in Question
- Modak
- Allegation Source
- Haladhar Das Mohapatra
- Investigation Result
- No theft found
- Involved Authority
- SJTA