Puri: A stampede-like situation occurred outside Puri Srimandir during the Dola Purnima celebration this morning.
Reportedly, the devotees broke the barricade near Singhadwar and barged into the sanctum of Jagannath temple to witness Suna Besha of the Holy Trinity, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.
As a result, many devotees and Sevayats have been injured in the stampede as there were only two police officials and they were unable to tackle the huge crowd of devotees.
The stampede like situation arose due to the severe heat and crowds of devotees.
Notably, the holy trinity will be decked up for the very popular Suna Besha at Srimandir today to mark the holy Dola Purnima.
It is believed that on this day the deities play colours with devotees and servitors. They are seated on the Ratna Singhasan. The Suna Besha is much loved by the devotees as divine siblings are decked in gold jewelry embellished with diamond and gems taken out from the temple treasury.
Lord Jagannatha is worshipped as Dola Govinda during Dola Purnima and Lord Govinda with Goddess Sridevi are placed on the dola bedi.
Ms Kalinga