Lord Balabhadra idol falls on servitors in Puri, 7 hurt | India News

At least seven servitors were injured after idol of Lord Balabhadra fell on the Charamala (steps to the chariot) while being taken off his Taladhwaja chariot during the Pahandi ritual (ceremonial procession) to the Gundicha Temple. The injured servitors were rushed to the Puri district headquarters hospital. Their condition is stated to be stable.Pahandi of the sibling deities which started with Lord Balabhadra was delayed for a few minutes because of the incident. It later resumed after situation was brought under control. CM Mohan Charan Majhi expressed concern over the…