It is dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, who is the Hindu Goddess of food and cooking. The word ‘Anna’ in Hindi signifies ‘food’ whereas ‘Purna’ implies ‘complete’. According to the Hindu legends, when ...

Puri said that as per legends Lord Shiva begged food from Goddess Annapurna to feed living beings. After the goddess provided food a tradition was set. As per the same tradition, the temple ...