Here are seven of these favorite dishes.

Mahaprasad : A general term for the food offered to Lord Jagannath, which includes a variety of items cooked in the temple kitchen.

Kheer : A sweet dish made from rice, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom, often garnished with nuts and raisins.

Besara : A dish made from mixed vegetables cooked in a mustard paste, a staple in Odia cuisine.

Gajja: Similar to khaja, gajja is a sweet, deep-fried dough, often enjoyed as a temple delicacy.

Chenna Poda : A traditional Odia dessert made from fresh paneer, sugar, and semolina, baked to perfection.

Dalma: A nutritious dish made from lentils and vegetables, cooked with mild spices.

Khaja: A crispy, layered sweet pastry made from wheat flour and sugar, deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup.