Puri Sagas: Know Why Lord Jagannath’s Kitchen (Rosa Ghara) Remains Idle For 13 Days Every Year
Puri: Jagannath- the Lord of the Universe has one of the largest and biggest kitchens in the world which is present within the premises of the Jagannath Temple. It caters to around 50,000 devotees daily, serving all without prior reservation or notice.
The 12th centrury shrine follows a very unique and traditional way of cooking which has been practiced ever since the temple was built. It is believed that it is the kitchen of Mahalaxmi and she Herself cooks in the kitchen, and all are her servants there.
1: The kitchen has 250 earthen chulhas in 32 rooms, and it sprawls over a length of 150 feet with 100 feet breadth and 20 feet height. Around 600 Suaras (cooks) and 400 assistants serve here everyday to prepare the Lord’s food.
2: The fire of the kitchen is known as Vaishnava Agni, and is believed to be used to serve Lord Vishnu Himself. The most unique feature of Vaishnava Agni is that it is never put out.
3: The Mahaprasad is cooked only in earthen pots, which is provided by the potters of Kumbharapada and nearby areas.
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Sagas: Know Why Lord Jagannath’s Kitchen (Rosa Ghara) Remains Idle For 13 Days
Every Year
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