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Puri-like Jagannath temple construction in Bengal sparks BJP-Trinamool slugfest
1 week, 5 days ago

Puri-like Jagannath temple construction in Bengal sparks BJP-Trinamool slugfest

India Today  

A slugfest has erupted between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the construction of a Jagannath Temple in Digha, modelled after the iconic shrine in Odisha's Puri. Leader of the Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said the Jagannath Temple in Puri was one of the Char Dhams and "replicating" it was unacceptable. Mamata Banerjee …

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Puri King, ISKCON meet to resolve Rath Yatra issue
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Puri King, ISKCON meet to resolve Rath Yatra issue

New Indian Express  

“There was a detailed discussion between Gajapati Maharaj and Guruprasad Swain Maharaj on what is mentioned in the scriptures like Skanda Purana about Snana Yatra and Ratha Yatra. ISKCON’s Houston wing had decided to hold both the Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra of the Trinity on November 3 and November 9 respectively. Subsequently, in letters to the chairman of ISKCON …

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Iskcon faces criticism for holding 'untimely' Rath Yatra in Houston
1 month, 1 week ago

Iskcon faces criticism for holding 'untimely' Rath Yatra in Houston

India Today  

Despite assuring the Odisha government and Puri’s Gajapati Maharaja that it would not hold an untimely Rath Yatra outside India, ISKCON organised a 'chariot parade' in Houston on November 9. "Though Houston ISKCON had given written assurance to Puri Gajapati Maharaja and Odisha government that they will not hold untimely Ratha Yatra, they did it, which is a conspiracy against …

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ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assuring Odisha govt, draws criticism
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

ISKCON organises untimely Rath Yatra in US's Houston despite assuring Odisha govt, draws criticism

India TV News  

Bhubaneswar: Despite assuring the Odisha government and Puri's Gajapati Maharaja that it would not hold an untimely Rath Yatra outside India, ISKCON has organised a 'chariot parade' in Houston in the United States. "Though Houston ISKON had given written assurance to Puri Gajapati Maharaja and Odisha government that they will not hold untimely Ratha Yatra, they did it, which is …

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ISKCON Proceeds with Untimely Rath Yatra in U.S. Despite Protests from Odisha
1 month, 1 week ago

ISKCON Proceeds with Untimely Rath Yatra in U.S. Despite Protests from Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In the face of backlash from Odisha, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness went ahead with the Rath Yatra festival in Houston, U.S., on Sunday. ISKCON’s decision has stirred widespread discontent among Lord Jagannath devotees in Odisha, who argue that observing the Rath Yatra outside its customary date is a misrepresentation of the sacred tradition. A few days prior …

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ISKCON plans talks with Puri Srimandir to align global Rath Yatra dates with temple traditions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ISKCON plans talks with Puri Srimandir to align global Rath Yatra dates with temple traditions

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: After the controversy surrounding untimely hosting of Rath Yatras outside India, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has decided to find a resolution for celebration of festivals of Lord Jagannath at its temples worldwide in conformity with Puri Srimandir’s schedules. The ISKCON’s Houston chapter on Wednesday issued a release stating there is a meeting planned in India next month …

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ISKCON removes Rath Yatra from website, Harichandan hopeful it will not host event
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ISKCON removes Rath Yatra from website, Harichandan hopeful it will not host event

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Houston, has reportedly withdrawn its plans to hold the Snana Yatra of the Trinity on November 3. Sources said although it has removed the event from its website, the Houston wing continues to post about Rath Yatra of the Trinity on November 9 even as Puri king Gajapati Divyasingha Deb had written to …

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Mamata pulls ropes of chariot at ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata pulls ropes of chariot at ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 7 pulled ropes of the chariot at ISKCON Rath Yatra here after paying obeisance to Lord Jagannath. Ms. Banerjee performed 'arati' with candles and offered prayers to the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Suvadra on the chariot in front of the ISKCON temple, before pulling the ropes of the chariot at …

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ISKCON Kolkata, Visakhapatnam gears up for Rath Yatra festival tomorrow
5 months, 2 weeks ago

ISKCON Kolkata, Visakhapatnam gears up for Rath Yatra festival tomorrow

Live Mint  

Preparations are underway in full force for the highly anticipated Rath Yatra festival at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness Kolkata, set to unfold on July 7. This year's celebration holds special significance as it commemorates the 53rd edition of the iconic chariot festival, coinciding with the 150th Birth Anniversary of His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada Maharaj, …

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