Mahavir temple considers alternative arrangements

Patna: The Mahavir Mandir near Patna Junction may face a shortage of LPG cylinders, which could affect its daily operations. The temple, which serves thousands of devotees, is exploring alternative arrangements to continue its services. According to the temple administration, the temple currently has about one week’s stock of LPG cylinders left, prompting it to consider switching to wood and coal for cooking. However, the temple’s spokesperson said that the daily “Daridra Narayan Bhoj” and “Naivedyam Prasad” services will continue uninterrupted.

An official of the Mahavir Mandir administration said, “We only keep one week’s stock of LPG gas cylinders. Currently, there is no shortage. But we also heard that several city residents are facing difficulties in the booking and delivery process. If we face difficulties in refilling the LPG cylinders next week, we will have to think about the conventional method of cooking using coal and wood.”




He added that there will be no cuts for now in the preparation of Naivedyam Prasad either. The temple administration will switch to electrical or some kind of induction arrangement if required. The Daridra Narayan Bhoj will continue twice a day, morning and evening, and devotees will not go back hungry.

At the city’s Mahavir Mandir, the Daridra Narayan Bhoj is organised daily at 12 noon and 8pm. This service is provided to the needy within the temple premises. Local devotees also assist in serving food. Pure satvik food (vegetarian without garlic and onion) is served here, usually including dal, rice, vegetables, roti, khichdi, sweets and satvik prasad.

Meanwhile, at “Ram Rasoi” in Ayodhya, operated by Mahavir Mandir Nyas, the bhandara is being run with alternative arrangements such as electric cookers and coal to continue serving devotees. Thousands of devotees were served food on Thursday at the “Ram Rasoi” located in the Amawa Mandir complex.

The Mahavir Mandir administration said that meals are still being provided three times a day in Ayodhya.