The Puri Rath Yatra concluded successfully despite continuous rain and adverse weather conditions. Around nine lakh devotees participated in the world-famous festival this year. Two devotees died, but not due to stampede or crowd management issues. Elaborate arrangements were made by the state government for devotee safety and convenience. All scheduled rituals were completed as per plan, ensuring a peaceful conclusion.

Puri's annual Rath Yatra festival saw a massive turnout of devotees and international visitors. Foreign travelers joined millions of pilgrims to witness the sacred chariots and…

Despite over 200 mm of rain, millions of devotees gathered in Puri as Odisha deployed 12,000 security personnel for Lord Jagannath’s annual Rath Yatra. | India News

A stampede occurred at the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, resulting in one death and nearly 100 hospitalisations. | India News

Amidst alarming crowd congestion, emergency personnel sprang into action, evacuating devotees via stretchers to local hospitals for treatment. Visual evidence captured by…

The Jagannath Rath Yatra is among India's largest and most significant religious festivals, held every year in Puri, Odisha.

The injured persons were rescued and taken to temporary hospitals, officials said.

A stampede-like situation broke out on Puri's Grand Road (Bada Danda) during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra on Thursday as lakhs of devotees gathered to witness the chariot…

During the Puri Rath Yatra festival, an unfortunate incident resulted in the death of one devotee, while more than 100 others were rescued from a sudden crowd surge on the Grand…

Due to ritual delays, the Rath Yatra chariots were unable to reach Gundicha Temple as planned. Chariot pulling will continue on Friday morning after a brief overnight halt.…

The Puri Rath Yatra concluded successfully despite continuous rain and adverse weather conditions. Around nine lakh devotees participated in the world-famous festival this year.…

The state government has denied that a stampede occurred during the annual event.