Mauryan Empire

Khaja, the cherished prasad of Jagannath Puri Temple, traces its origins from 320 BCE. Learn how this delicacy evolved from a royal treat to a revered temple offering over the centuries.

A sweet believed to have been loved by Mauryan emperors and served to Gautam Buddha, Bihar's famed Silao Khaja belongs to a small village near Nalanda. The GI-tagged sweet is also a must-try food in Odisha's Jagannath Puri.

Located at the very heart of India (literally), the country's tenth largest state by land area vibrates with the spirit of a wild and progressive spirit that can barely be seen elsewhere.