Luglu (Chickpea Flour and Dried Fruit Balls)

Many pilgrims walk hundreds of miles to visit the famous Jagannath temple in the holy city of Jagannath Puri, 80 miles south of Calcutta. They come to see the form of Krishna known as Lord Jagannath and relish the prasada that has been offered to Him. The resident purjaris (priests) cook luglus the size of a fist for Lord Jagannath. These luglus stay fresh for several days and are very popular with the pilgrims, who savor them as they continue their journeys.