Pakhala, a tangy fermented rice dish ... the food served to the deity and the socio-cultural traditions of Odisha. The food people eat has been offered to the deities for centuries.

Wishing the people of Odisha a happy Pakhala Divas, Majhi said in an X post, "In Odia food culture, there is no substitute for pakhala. Even our revered deity, Lord Jagannath, is offered pakhala ...

In these ways, each regional dish tells a story of defiance, survival, and unity — just as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life and work ...

Pakhala is both comfort food and elevated luxury at the same time, something reminiscent of every Odia across the globe." This vibrant celebration of Odisha's culinary heritage drew food ...

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha’s quintessential ‘pakhala’ and temple food will soon be the highlight of popular TV show Celebrity Master Chef India where chefs would make an attempt to reinvent the two ...

"In Odia food culture, there is no substitute ... to beat the summer heat in eastern India. In Odisha, people mark the day with Pakhala preparations at home. They celebrate the day with friends ...