Puri Temple to Use Organic Rice in Bhog

The Odisha government is starting to use organic rice to prepare food offered to the deities at the Puri Jagannath Temple.

This new rice will be used first in the morning meal called Kotha Bhog, and the plan is to extend it to the larger mid-day offering.

The rice comes from local organic farms that don't use chemicals.

This change aims to help farmers and promote a healthier way of growing food.

The government also wants to boost food production in general and help farmers earn more money.