The Khichdi offered by the Princess

Once a Mugal emperor ransacked Jagannath Puri- drove out the king and molested his virgin daughter. Abandoned by the Mugal, the now destitute princess raised her baby by feeding him plain Khichdi which she very affectionately offered to a small painting of Jagannath Prabhu. One day, while offering the Raaj Bhoog in Sri Jagannath Temple , the Priest noticed some Khichdi stuck to Jagannatha’s lips. The astonished priest immediately informed the king that someone had offered khichdi to the Lord of the universe, and that a few pieces were stuck on Jagannatha’s red lips.

Later that night, Jagannath ji appeared in the king’s dream, saying- “Everyday, I go to eat the khichdi prepared by that former princess. Today I returned late so I did not get a chance to wipe My mouth before the priest entered with Raaj Bhoog and saw Me. Honestly, I like her khichdi very much and want to eat some every day.”

After that amazing dream, the king added khichdi to Jagannatha Swami’s daily fare. For the people of Shri Kshetra- He is not only their God but also one amongst them, living a life like theirs.

Jagannath ji is Omnipotent and Sacred . He holds and controls the strings of this universe — our ‘Juggernaut!’ As long as we are, He will be.