In a bid to avoid overcharging of Mahaprasad (Abadha) in the temple here, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has decided to introduce a ‘Thali’ system.
A decision to this effect was taken at a joint meeting of SJTA and Suar Mahasuar Nijog here on Tuesday. SJTA chief Pradipta Mohapatra was present at the meeting.
As per the decision, devotees visiting the temple can buy an Abadha Thali at price ranges of Rs 70, Rs 80 and Rs 120 with separate lists of items. The rate charts would be put up on walls at Ananda Bazaar, Baisi Pahach and all four entrances of the temple.
Besides, the Suar Mahasuar Nijog members would not be allowed to put up polythene sheds in Ananda Bazaar. The temple administration has decided to set up 40 sheds for sale of Mahaprasad. This apart, steps would be taken to restrict non-servitors from selling Abhada in the Ananda Bazaar.
At the meeting, it was also decided that sale of stale Mahaprasad would be strictly restricted and quality of the food would be regularly checked.