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The mysterious disappearance of 'amuniya modaks' from the Puri Jagannath Temple 's storehouse continues to stir controversy, with new allegations now suggesting a possible link to Digha, the seaside town in West Bengal.
This fresh claim has added an unexpected and sensational twist to what was initially thought to be an internal mismanagement or theft.
The 'dashamula modak' is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation and it plays a crucial role during the Anasara period when the deities of Puri Jagannath temple are believed to fall ill after their ceremonial bath on the occasion of Snana Purnima.
Jagannath culture researcher Prof. ...