Jagannath Rath Yatra Prasad: Jagannath Rath Yatra has started from 7th July this year. Jagannath Rath Yatra starts every year from the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month and ends on the tenth day. This yatra takes place in Puri, Odisha. For this Rath Yatra, chariots are made of neem wood for Lord Krishna, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra. While on one hand devotees come from far and wide to participate in the Jagannath Rath Yatra, the prasad available here these days, which is also called 'Mahaprasad', is very much in discussion. Let us know where the prasad available in the Rath Yatra is available and what is special about it.
Mahaprasad is prepared in the world's largest kitchen
There is a kitchen in Puri, Odisha, where Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath is prepared. Let us tell you, during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, between 2,000 to 2,00,000 devotees come for darshan every day, for whom prasad is prepared in this kitchen every day. According to reports, prasad is prepared in this kitchen by 500 cooks and about 300 assistants. Which contains 56 bhogs. This kitchen is considered to be the largest kitchen in the world.
This is the main Prasad of Lord Jagannath
The main Prasad of Lord Jagannath is rice. In Puri, Odisha, rice khichdi is also offered as Prasad. After consuming it, the devotees say, 'Jagannath ke bhaat ko jagat pasare haath'. That is, the rice offered to Lord Jagannath is special for the devotees. There are many beliefs about accepting the special Prasad of Lord Jagannath. That is why devotees take the Prasad by standing in a long queue.
This special Prasad of Chhattisgarh is offered to Lord Jagannath
Prasad for Jagannath Rath Yatra is made not only in Puri of Odisha but also in the neighboring state of Chhattisgarh. Here, instead of rice khichdi, Malpua is made as Prasad for Lord Jagannath. Malpua is made in Champa Nagar of Janjgir Champa district for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. These are very tasty to eat. Malpua is considered to be the oldest sweet of India. Its mention is found in the Vedic period which is about 3000 years old.
Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath is prepared in earthen pots
In Hinduism, soil is considered sacred, so Lord Jagannath's Mahaprasad is not made in any metal pot. This tradition has been going on since ancient times. Which is being followed even today. Let us tell you, there is a method of making Mahaprasad. While making Mahaprasad, seven large earthen pots are used, which are placed one above the other. Let us tell you, this Prasad is cooked on wood.
Lord Jagannath's Mahaprasad is sold in these markets
If you want to take Lord Jagannath's Mahaprasad home for your family, friends, then let us tell you, Mahaprasad is sold in the temple's Ananda Bazar or Pleasure Mart which is located in the north-eastern corner of the outer enclosure of the temple. You can buy as much Mahaprasad as you want from here.
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