A devotee died and more than 100 others reportedly fainted during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri after a temporary crowd surge. Officials said there was no stampede, adding that those who fell ill were rushed to hospitals for treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation as the incident raises fresh concerns over crowd management during one of India's largest religious festivals.

Puri Rath Yatra: One dead, over 100 devotees faint amid crowd surge

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Millions of devotees gathered in Odisha's Puri as the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra transformed the holy city into a sea of faith. Pilgrims from across India and abroad thronged the Grand Road to offer prayers to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, taking part in one of Hinduism's largest and most revered religious festivals.

Millions throng Puri to offer prayers to the Trinity

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