Bringing back Ladoo Prasad and Sacred Udi is a tradition for every Shirdi pilgrim. However, with 2026 airline security being more stringent about powders and organic materials, proper packaging and knowledge of baggage rules are essential to ensure your spiritual keepsakes reach home safely.
🚀 Airline Rules for Prasad & Udi (2026 Updates)
1. Sacred Udi (Ash/Powder)
- Cabin Baggage: Generally not recommended. Security scanners often flag large quantities of fine powder, leading to manual inspections and delays. If you must carry it in your hand bag, keep it under 100g and ensure it is easily accessible for inspection.
- Checked Baggage: Best Option. There are no restrictions on carrying Udi in checked luggage. Pack as much as you need here.
2. Ladoo & Peda Prasad (Dry Sweets)
- Cabin Baggage: Allowed. Dry sweets like Boondi Ladoos or Pedas are permitted in hand luggage.
- Liquid/Semi-Liquid Prasad: Items like Honey or Holy Water (Teertham) must follow the 100ml rule for cabin bags. Anything more must go in checked luggage.
📦 Essential Packaging Tips for Air Travel
For Udi (Sacred Ash)
- Double-Seal: Udi is extremely fine and can leak easily. Transfer the Udi from the temple paper packets into a small Ziploc bag, then place that bag inside a second Ziploc bag.
- Labeling: Keep a small note or the original temple receipt inside the bag that clearly says “Sacred Ash (Udi) for Religious Purpose.” This helps security personnel understand the content quickly during X-ray screening.
For Ladoo Prasad
- Airtight Containers: Shirdi Ladoos are soft and can crumble under pressure. Use a hard-shell plastic container (Tupperware style) rather than just the cardboard box provided by the temple.
- Cushioning: If there is empty space in your container, place a clean tissue paper on top to prevent the ladoos from shaking and breaking during transit.
- Check-in Caution: If placing Prasad in checked baggage, place the container in the center of your suitcase, surrounded by soft clothes to act as a shock absorber against rough baggage handling.
🛡️ Security Check Etiquette
- Declare if Asked: If a security officer asks about the “powder” in your bag, calmly explain it is “Sacred Ash/Udi from Shirdi Temple.”
- Keep it Handy: If carrying Prasad in your cabin bag, place it at the top so you can easily take it out if requested for a manual check.
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