ISCKON Conducts Untimely Rath Yatra in Rishikesh, Faces Backlash

ISCKON conducts untimely Rath Yatra in Rishikesh, faces backlash

Bhubaneswar: Despite repeated criticisms, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) continues to disregard the traditional norms of Lord Jagannath’s rituals. A fresh controversy has erupted after ISKCON’s Madhuban Ashram in Rishikesh organised the annual Rath Yatra on a non-traditional date, October 7. According to reports, devotees witnessed Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra placed in a four-wheeled vehicle, …

ISKCON Again in Religious Controversy Over ‘Non-Traditional’ Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, October 15 : ISKCON has once again sparked outrage for allegedly violating Jagannath temple traditions by organizing a non-traditional Ratha Jatra in Rishikesh. The 28th Ratha Jatra, conducted on October 7 by Madhuban Ashram, saw the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra being paraded in a car-like four-wheeled vehicle, which many devotees and religious organizations consider a blatant disrespect to age-old rituals. As per tra…

ISKCON Draws Flak Again For Organising Untimely Rath Yatra In Rishikesh

Bhubaneswar: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has triggered a fresh controversy by organising an untimely Rath Yatra in Rishikesh, deviating from Puri Jagannath temple traditions and established ritual calendars. The fresh move by the ISKCON has evoked sharp criticism from devotees, cultural experts, and scholars for what many describe as a recurring act of disregard toward centuries-old religious practices. As per in…