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Historians say
Moved to Puri, where it remains a landmark of the Jagannath Temple's main entrance.
Tradition says
In the Dharmapada tradition, a death within the temple precinct made the site unfit for consecration, and the pillar meant for the sanctum was never installed there.
Historians say
The monolithic pillar intended for the Konark temple, which now stands at the Lion Gate of the Jagannath Temple at Puri.