After ghee, Odisha Govt to check quality of Mahaprasad offered to Puri deities

The Odisha government has announced daily quality checks on Mahaprasad at Puri’s Jagannath Temple after concerns about ghee quality. A food inspector will be appointed to ensure purity before offerings are made to deities. Devotees have reported stale prasad and rising prices, prompting calls for regulation. The Suar Mahasuar Nijog, which manages preparation and sale, welcomes these inspections.