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Lakhs of devotees from across the country and overseas descended on the pilgrim town of Puri in Odisha to witness commencement of the nine-day journey of the new idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to Gundicha Temple and back to their abode.

The stampede took place near Mirichakut square when the three giant size chariots were rolling out on the Bada Danda or the Grand Road.