Khaja units face crackdown over hygiene concerns in Puri

Authorities raided khaja preparation units near Puri’s Jagannath Temple after hygiene complaints. Officials destroyed unhygienic products, fined shopkeepers and seized unauthorised LPG cylinders. Khaja is an important part of temple’s Chhappan Bhog tradition. The crackdown highlights need to preserve this cherished food heritage while ensuring compliance with modern hygiene and safety standards.