India, June 16 -- From the humble kitchens of agrarian homes to the grand Mahaprasad served in the Jagannath Temple, Odisha's culinary heritage is a gentle yet powerful testament to balance, subtlety, and soulful nourishment

Odisha, formerly known as Kalinga and Utkal, has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It begins in the Lower Palaeolithic era, also called Early Stone Age, as Acheulian tools dating to the period have been discovered in various places in the region. The state also finds mention in writings found in ancient texts like the Mahabharata, Maha Govinda Sutta, and some Puranas. The Kalinga War (261 BCE), a conflict between the Mauryan Empire (led by Ashoka) and the independent kingdom of Kalinga, was a pivotal event...