Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Odisha Rejects Online Sales of Puri Temple's 'Mahaprasad'
The Odisha government said no to selling the special food, called 'Mahaprasad', from the Puri Jagannath Temple online.
Some groups wanted to deliver this food to people at home.
But the government said they were worried the food might not stay pure and special if sent out.
They think it's important for people to come to the temple to eat it.
Odisha government rejected a proposal for online sale of Puri Jagannath temple's 'Mahaprasad'.
Organizations had requested to sell 'Mahaprasad' online.
Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced the decision.
The government and SJTA rejected the proposal.
The decision was made to preserve the sanctity of the offering.
- Who
- Odisha government, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), and some organizations.
- What
- The Odisha government rejected the proposal for online sale of Puri Jagannath temple's 'Mahaprasad'.
- When
- Announcement made on Monday.
- Where
- Puri, Odisha.
- Why
- To preserve the sanctity of the 'Mahaprasad' and due to concerns about maintaining its quality during online sale and delivery.
Organizations
Odisha Government
Online accessibility vs. sanctity
Organizations
Facilitate easier access to Prasad for devotees globally.
Odisha Government
Preserve the sanctity and quality of Prasad.
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Event
- Rejection of Online Prasad Sales
- Offering
- 'Mahaprasad'
- Government Position
- Rejected the proposal
- Reason
- Sanctity concerns