The Jagannath Temple will exclusively use Omfed candles, following a request from the Chief Administrator. He has formally asked Omfed to provide support by opening a special depot to meet the temple’s needs. In his letter to the Managing Director of Omfed, he stated, “We will use only Omfed candles for preparing Mahaprasad and lighting lamps.” Relevant authorities have discussed and agreed on this decision.
The Chief Administrator has also highlighted the importance of ensuring a sufficient supply of Omfed Ghee in the temple. By establishing a special depot, he believes they can maintain the ghee’s purity and prevent any dilution. Additionally, he has urged Omfed to consider lowering the price of oil in response to requests from temple employees.
The Chief Administrator has ordered that only Omfed personnel may enter the temple premises. He has instructed senior supervisors and commanders to enforce this rule strictly, emphasizing that they must not tolerate any unauthorized attempts to access the temple and that they will take strict action against violators.
This decision arises from recent allegations regarding the purity of ghee used in Mahaprasad, after controversies surfaced about ingredient practices at the Tirupati Balaji Temple.