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Puri Rath Yatra Mishap LIVE Updates: 3 devotees killed, over 50 injured in stampede near Gundicha temple

An overwhelming aura of devotion has enveloped the sacred Bada Danda in Puri as Lord Jagannath, along with His divine siblings, embark on the much-anticipated

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An overwhelming aura of devotion has enveloped the sacred Bada Danda in Puri as Lord Jagannath, along with His divine siblings, embark on the much-anticipated journey to the Gundicha Temple. The Rath Yatra holds special significance as it marks the heartfelt reunion of the devotees with their beloved Lord.

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The Chaturdha Murati-comprising Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Sudarsan— would grace their grand chariots and commence the nine-day-long annual sojourn, a spectacle deeply etched in the spiritual fabric of Odisha. Lakhs of faithful have thronged the holy town, transforming the atmosphere into a living testament of collective faith, joy, and divine celebration.

  • Jun 29, 2025 08:46 IST

    'No protection, no discipline', allege eyewitnesses over stampede near Gundicha Temple



  • Jun 29, 2025 08:38 IST

    Three devotees killed in stampede near Gundicha Temple



  • Jun 29, 2025 08:33 IST

    Only Puri is true 'Jagannath Dham', not Digha: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

    Amid growing controversy over the West Bengal government’s claim of declaring Digha as ‘Jagannath Dham’, renowned spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya made a strong statement during his visit to Shreekhetra Puri, affirming that ‘Puri is the one and only Jagannath Dham’ and that Digha can never be called Jagannath Dham. Read More...



  • Jun 28, 2025 14:02 IST

    Lord Jagannath, His Siblings reach Gundicha Temple



  • Jun 28, 2025 11:49 IST

    Odisha law min, other dignitaries pull chariot of Lord Jagannath



  • Jun 28, 2025 11:47 IST

    Lord Jagannath's Nandighosa chariot rolls on Bada Danda



  • Jun 28, 2025 11:46 IST

    Devotional fervour grips Bada Danda in Puri



  • Jun 28, 2025 09:47 IST

    Devotees resume pulling chariots of the sibling deities



  • Jun 28, 2025 08:20 IST

    Chariot pulling to resume at 9.30 am

    The pulling of chariots will resume at 9.30 am on Saturday.



  • Jun 27, 2025 21:58 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Chants of 'Jai Jagannath' and 'Hari Bol’ echo in Puri; chariots to resume journey on Saturday morning

    Lord Jagannath devotees will get another chance to pull the chariots tomorrow as none of them reached their destination on Friday after Balabhadra’s Taladwaja chariot got stuck while negotiating a turn, causing delays that prevented the others from arriving at Gundicha Temple, 2.6km away from the 12th-century shrine.

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  • Jun 27, 2025 21:34 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Three key reasons behind unusual delay in chariot pulling

    This year’s grand Rath Yatra in Puri witnessed an unexpected delay in the chariot pulling rituals, sparking discussions among devotees and authorities alike. As the sacred procession of the Holy Trinity unfolded, the movement of the chariots was significantly hindered due to a combination of logistical and crowd-related challenges.

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  • Jun 27, 2025 21:09 IST

    Chief Administrator, Arabinda Padhee on prolonged delay in chariot pulling



  • Jun 27, 2025 21:08 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Chariot pulling to resume tomorrow at 9:30 AM



  • Jun 27, 2025 20:26 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Over 600 devotees hospitalised in Puri amid prolonged delay in chariot pulling

    More than 600 devotees were admitted to Puri Medical due to injuries and illness sustained during the Rath Yatra festivities on Friday.

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  • Jun 27, 2025 20:15 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Chariot pulling halted amid prolonged delay, to resume tomorrow

    The annual Rath Yatra witnessed an unexpected disruption on Friday as the Nandighosa chariot of Lord Jagannath, was delayed without clear reasons before it finally began rolling at 7:45 PM.

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  • Jun 27, 2025 20:13 IST

    Lord Jagannath’s Nandighosa chariot rolls after prolonged delay



  • Jun 27, 2025 20:12 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Inordinate delay in chariot pulling



  • Jun 27, 2025 19:42 IST

    Over 600 devotees admitted to Puri medical due to injuries and illness



  • Jun 27, 2025 17:27 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Chariot pulling begins in Puri

    After Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalanada Saraswati visited the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra with his disciples and the Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb completed the 'Chhera Pahanra' (chariot sweeping) ritual, thousands of devotees pulled forward giant chariots from the 12th century Srimandir in Puri towards Gundicha temple in the grand occasion of the world famous Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday.

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  • Jun 27, 2025 17:21 IST

    Chariot pulling commences in Puri



  • Jun 27, 2025 16:21 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Puri Gajapati Maharaja performs ‘Chhera Panhara’; know significance

    Following the completion of 'Pahandi Bije'(royal procession)  rituals of the 'Chaturdha Murty', Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb performed the 'Chhera Panhara' on the three chariots with a golden broom on the occasion of the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday.

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  • Jun 27, 2025 15:24 IST

    Puri Gajapati King performs Chhera Panhara on Chariot with golden broom



  • Jun 27, 2025 15:22 IST

    Emergency response teams on high alert as Puri Rath Yatra continues: Odisha Fire Services DG

    As Rath Yatra 2025 continues in full swing in Puri, the Odisha Fire Services Department has ensured that all safety and emergency response measures are firmly in place to manage the large gathering of devotees in Puri.

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  • Jun 27, 2025 15:18 IST

    Puri Shankaracharya on chariots following Pahandi rituals



  • Jun 27, 2025 14:20 IST

    Rath Yatra: Lord of the Universe steps out, skies offer ‘Pushpanjali’ in form of rain

    As the sacred town of Puri echoed with the chants of "Jai Jagannath", a gentle rain graced the skies, no less than a divine tribute to the Chaturdha Murti. Devotees watched in awe and reverence as Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Mahaprabhu Jagannath emerged from the sanctum sanctorum in the grand Pahandi Bije ritual during Rath Yatra. Read More...



  • Jun 27, 2025 14:17 IST

    Holy Trinity placed atop their respective chariots after the conclusion of Pahandi rituals



  • Jun 27, 2025 12:33 IST

    Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a magnificent sand art installation with 101 idols of Lord Jagannath



  • Jun 27, 2025 12:06 IST

    Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Lord of the Universe arrives...



  • Jun 27, 2025 11:54 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Ceremonial 'Pahandi' of Devi Subhadra begins in Puri



  • Jun 27, 2025 11:39 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Pahandi Rituals of the Holy Trinity Begin in Puri

    The holy town of Puri witnessed a divine spectacle on Friday as the Pahandi rituals, the ceremonial procession of the sibling deities of Shree Jagannath Temple, began amid chants, drumbeats, and spiritual fervour. Marking the commencement of Rath Yatra 2025, thousands of devotees gathered since early morning to participate in the deeply revered annual event. Read More...



  • Jun 27, 2025 10:59 IST

    Puri Rath Yatra 2025: All three chariots lined up before Puri Jagannath temple



  • Jun 27, 2025 10:54 IST

    WATCH | Pahandi of Lord Sudarshan in Puri



  • Jun 27, 2025 10:34 IST

    Stage set for 'Pahandi Rituals' of deities of Jagannath temple



  • Jun 27, 2025 10:32 IST

    Rath Yatra: NSG deployed, illegal drones removed, says Puri Collector

    As lakhs of devotees gather in the holy town of Puri for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain on Friday assured that all preparations have been made for the smooth conduct of the grand festival. Read More...



  • Jun 27, 2025 10:24 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Sea of devotees gather outside the Puri Srimandir



  • Jun 27, 2025 09:40 IST

    Puri Rath Yatra 2025: All rituals are going on in full swing



  • Jun 27, 2025 09:13 IST

    President Murmu, PM Modi, Odisha CM Majhi, BJP VP Jay Panda, others greet people on the auspicious Puri Rath Yatra

    As the sacred Rath Yatra unfolds in the holy town of Puri, President of India Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda, and other senior leaders extended their heartfelt greetings to millions of devotees across India and abroad. Read More...



  • Jun 27, 2025 09:11 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends wishes



  • Jun 27, 2025 08:36 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Lakhs of devotees have congregated in Puri



  • Jun 27, 2025 08:05 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings



  • Jun 27, 2025 07:55 IST

    Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Here’s complete schedule of rituals

    With the stage set for the Rath Yatra today, devotees from across the globe have started arriving in Puri. While the district administration is geared up to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual festival, servitors and officials are also busy in their last preparations for one of the largest and most spiritually significant festivals in the world. Read More...



  • Jun 27, 2025 07:33 IST

    Rath Yatra 2025: Pilgrim rush peaks in Puri; city fortified with 10,000 security personnel and AI surveillance

    The seaside pilgrim town of Puri is set to celebrate the Rath Yatra festival on Friday, with the administration being ready to smoothly conduct the event.

    The civil and police administrations are on high alert as lakhs of devotees will witness the annual event under tight security. Read More...



  • Jun 27, 2025 07:31 IST

    Odisha CM Mohan Majhi extends warm greetings

    Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi extended a heartfelt welcome to devotees on the occasion of annual Rath Yatra.

    "Join Rath Yatra with faith and devotion" 



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