Govind Bhog, Jhilli rice to be offered in Kotha Bhog at Shri Jagannath temple

PURI: The Govind Bhog and Jhilli varieties of rice will be offered in Kotha Bhog to the Trinity in Shri Jagannath temple.

In a release on Thursday night, chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Arabinda Padhee said Mahaprasad was cooked separately using five varieties of rice from Koraput and other parts of the state and offered to the deities in Kotha Bhog.

After assessing the taste, flavour and quality, SJTA officials and members of the Suar and Mahasuar nijogs recommended Govind Bhog and Jhilli varieties of rice for offering in Kotha Bhog, he informed.