Baladev Jew Temple - Patra Tours and Travels

Baladev Jew Temple is situated in Ichhapur (Tulasi Khetra), Kendrapara, Odisha. Baladevjew Temple is a very famous temple of Odisha and Balarama is its main divinity. However, Jagannath and Subhadra are also worshipped in the Ratna Sinhasan in the main temple. An idol representing tulasi as a goddess in a seated position is also present after the sacred seven steps.

Offerings

There are arrangements for 3 main Naivedya offerings (Dhupa) and 3 minor offerings (Abakasha) for the deities daily.

Morning offering (Sakala Dhupa)
Offering at pre-noon (Madhhyanna Dhupa)
Rice offering ( Dwiprahara Dhupa/ Anna Dhupa)
Offering at evening ( Sandhya Aarati Dhupa)
Rice offering ( Nisankhudi Dhupa)
Offering at night ( Badasinghar Dhupa)

Different types of offerings (Prasad) are made with trained traditional families, called as Supakara and Mekap are engaged solely for deities. Some of the delicacies are highly patronized in different historic regimes. A comprehensive list of the delicacies is given below.

Baula Gaintha, Upana Pitha, Mithei, Chaurashi Vyanjana(84 vegetable Curry), Makara Chaula, Bhaja,Ghia Anna, Dali, Phalamula (fruits), Dry sweets, Ghanavarta, Pura Kakara, Rasabali, Putuli Pitha, Chipa Kakara, Karanji, Khaja, Magaja Ladoo, Dalimba, Khuduma, Nishkudi, Mutha Gaja, Tala, Chhena Chakata are the famous ones.