Puri:Members of the Suara Mahasuara Nijog have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to ensure the use of pure desi ghee in Mahaprasad preparation at Sri Jagannath Temple. They stressed maintaining the sanctity and proposed establishing a gaushala (cowshed) for a steady supply of pure ghee, aligning with gau-raksha policies. This follows the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration's (SJTA) decision to use only the ghee sourced from the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (OMFED).
“Establishing the gaushala would not only preserve the sanctity of Mahaprasad but also promote the overall welfare and development of cows, in alignment with the ‘Gauraksha’ policies that are so dear to your heart. ….This initiative would not only support the temple’s ritual but also contribute to the larger cause of ‘Gau-seva’ and sustainable cow development,” the letter reads.
Notably, the SJTA has decided to use only OMFED ghee at the Srimandir following a meeting on Tuesday. Its chief administrator also wrote a letter to the OMFED MD informing him about the decision taken. The MD has also been urged to take steps to create a special depot.