Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Puri Temple Asks Devotees to Respect Mahaprasad Traditions
The Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, India, has asked people to treat the Mahaprasad, which is like holy food, with respect.
They want people to eat it the traditional way, sitting on the floor without shoes.
This is because the food is very special and is considered the soul of rice.
Some people were eating it at tables in hotels while wearing shoes, which upset many devotees.
The temple is asking hotels and restaurants to help spread awareness about how to eat the food respectfully, to preserve the sanctity of the Jagannath Temple's traditions.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has issued a request to devotees.
The appeal urges devotees to show reverence to Mahaprasad, the sacred food.
The advisory discourages consuming Mahaprasad at tables or wearing shoes.
The temple stated that these actions go against age-old traditions.
The administration asked local businesses to discourage improper consumption.
- Who
- The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and devotees of Lord Jagannath.
- What
- The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has requested devotees to respect the traditional way of consuming Mahaprasad.
- When
- The advisory was issued recently, in response to social media posts.
- Where
- Puri, India, specifically at the Shree Jagannath Temple.
- Why
- To uphold traditional customs and show reverence to Mahaprasad, the sacred food offering.
Individual Liberty
Disrespectful Consumption
Consumption Practices
Individual Liberty
Individuals are free to consume Mahaprasad as they wish, without restrictions.
Disrespectful Consumption
Mahaprasad should be consumed with respect, adhering to traditional customs such as sitting on the floor and removing footwear.
- Institution
- Shree Jagannath Temple Administration
- Location
- Puri, India
- Food Item
- Mahaprasad (sacred food offering)
- Request
- Consume Mahaprasad traditionally
- Customs
- Eating on the floor, without footwear