Watch viral video According to local witnesses, the eagle was first seen near Sri Mandir's western gate. Moments later, it was spotted flying with the flag-like cloth toward the nearby sea.

However, officials confirmed that the original flag was still intact when the eagle was seen overhead ... of the local belief that birds do not fly above the Jagannath Temple—a mystery often ...

An eagle, locally known as Shankha Chila, was seen soaring above the temple with a flag bearing the sacred Neelachakra (blue wheel) of Lord Jagannath entangled in its claws. The majestic bird ...