Pakhala (also known as pakhala bhata) is a traditional rice-based dish from Odisha, prepared by soaking cooked rice in water and allowing it to rest or gently ferment.

The divine kitchen of the Jagannath Temple in Puri prepares two main types of Mahaprasad: Sankudi and Sukhila.

At the heart of Puri’s Jagannath Temple lies the tradition of offering 56 varieties of food daily to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.