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Hindus follow practices that appeal to them from Hinduism’s various philosophies and beliefs and build a relationship with a favorite deity chosen from the vast pantheon of gods. One such practice is the offering of special foods to the gods. These foods are cooked in a special way that is considered pure; so, the cook will enter the kitchen only after a cleansing bath, use “allowed” ingredients (disallowed ingredients include foods such as meat, fish, onions, and garlic), and cook with love and devotion. Most Hindu temples of worship have a kitchen attached, and the blessed foods cooked here are distributed to devotees who come from far and wide, free of cost.

Temple foods always seem to taste good and, because they serve the community, their availability means that needy people who live in the vicinity never go hungry. They’re available to everyone, so if you do get an opportunity to visit, it’s a good idea to sample this truly divine food.