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The Daily Delight: Understanding the Gopala Ballabha Bhoga at Shri Jagannath Temple
Among the daily rituals at the Shri Jagannath Temple, theย Gopala Ballabha Bhogaย holds a special place. It is the first offering of the day made to the Lord, setting the spiritual tone for the rest of the day. Let’s delve into the details of this sacred ritual and understand the offerings made to Lord Jagannath.
The Ritual and Location
Theย Gopala Ballabha Bhogaย is performed near theย Bhitar Kathaย (inner wooden barrier), at a place calledย Ballabha Pindiย orย Anasar Pindi. This ritual is carried out after the morningย Avakashย (intermission),ย Sahana Melaย (if conducted), and other related ceremonies.
Theย Palia Pujapandaย servitors perform thisย bhogaย following theย Panchopachara Vidhi, where offerings are made with five elements โ fragrance, flowers, incense, lamp, and food.
The Components of Gopala Ballabha Bhoga
The offerings for theย Gopala Ballabha Bhogaย include:
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Sana Nadia Koraย (Small Coconut Gratings): 228 pieces
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Bada Nadia Koraย (Large Coconut Gratings): 29 pieces
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Paaga Khai (Sweet Puffed Rice):ย 44 Oli
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Pachila Kadali (Ripe Bananas):ย 3 Sara (7 pieces total)
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Pati/Khudi Nadia (Shredded Coconut):ย 3 Sara
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Dahi (Curd):ย 4ย Badhaย (approximately 400 grams)
Additional Offerings and Practices
Since 1988, after theย Gopala Ballabha Puja, 20 sets ofย Saraย (cream),ย Rabidiย (a sweet milk-based dish),ย Khua Mandaย (a sweet dish) are offered near theย Jagmohanaย for the purpose of sale to the devotees. These are offered with aย Sarpamanohiย (a special style of offering).
Moreover, various ancient monasteries in Puri also present a range of offerings duringย Gopala Ballabha Bhogaย such as fruits,ย khua pedha,ย sara, tender coconut,ย khai, and bananas.
The Devotional Significance of the Bhoga
Theย Gopala Ballabha Bhogaย signifies the start of the Lordโs daily worship. It is an intimate offering where the servitors, filled with devotion, present the ingredients with care. The ritual and the offerings made are all a way for the devotees to connect with the divine and serve the Lord with love and dedication.
Bringing the Devotional Tradition Home
Jai jagannath ๐๐


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