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Odia diaspora worldwide is protesting ISKCON's untimely Rath Yatra celebrations abroad, citing scriptural and traditional deviations from Puri's annual festival. While ISKCON agreed to hold the yatra in India during July, they are proceeding with overseas events on different dates. Concerns are mounting, with diaspora groups planning further actions and seeking official intervention.

The first-ever Boat Festival at Iskcon Patna turned Adalatganj pond into a mesmerizing retreat of spirituality. Thousands of devotees came together for an exquisite celebration featuring a vibrant procession, aarti, and heartfelt offerings.

Jagannath devotees express anger and disappointment as ISKCON's Bhaktivedanta Manor in the UK held Snana Yatra on May 10, allegedly disregarding objections from Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple and adhering to a non-traditional timing. This deviation from the sacred calendar has sparked calls for ISKCON leadership to clarify, apologize, and commit to observing future festivals according to Puri's established traditions.

Several Krishna temples in India are believed to be "Vivah-Siddha Kshetras," holy places that help couples overcome marital and pre-marital challenges. Devotees seek divine intervention at these shrines for emotional, family, and karmic issues, with many reporting positive changes in their relationships and successful marriages.

Bangladesh's immigration authorities at the Benapole border denied entry to 54 iskcon members despite valid documents, citing the absence of specific government approval. This follows heightened scrutiny of Iskcon amidst the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and subsequent tension and protests among Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

On the eve of Janmashtami, Vrindavan’s ISKCON temple was sealed on Tuesday after 22 of its members tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday evening. Following this Janmashtami celebrations have been cancelled at the temple this year.

In Chattogram, Bangladesh, three Hindu temples were attacked by a mob on Friday following sedition charges against a former iskcon member. Authorities reported damage to the Shani Temple and other temples' gates. Tensions rose after Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag. India expressed concerns, urging protection for minorities, while Bangladesh sought safety assurances for its diplomatic missions.

Members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) obstructed works and staged a rally on Thursday protesting against the pace of metro rail works near Sangeet junction despite their objections.

Two Iskcon priests were arrested in Bangladesh amidst rising tensions within the Hindu community. Radharamn Das, Iskcon Kolkata vice president, confirmed the arrests and reported that an Iskcon center in Bhairav was also vandalized. These incidents follow the recent detention of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges.

The city on Wednesday wore a pious look when members of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) took out a `Rath Yatra'.

Iskcon Kolkata advises members in Bangladesh to conceal visible religious symbols and avoid wearing saffron clothes in public amid rising violence against Hindu minorities. Monks have faced public threats and assaults, with 63 prevented from crossing into India. This follows the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges, leading to increased caution and safety measures.

KOLKATA: The famed Iskcon rath yatra (chariot procession) may be a thing of the past unless the Kolkata and Mayapur branches of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness come to an understanding within the next 48 hours.

KOLKATA: Adridharan Das, an initiator of the Iskcon Reform Movement, has been removed as president of movement's Temple in the city.

Ram Navami, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, falls on March 26, 2026, a Thursday. This auspicious day marks the end of Chaitra Navratri and emphasizes the triumph of dharma. Devotees observe fasts, visit temples, and reflect on Lord Rama's virtues of truth, righteousness, and compassion, sharing wishes and messages with loved ones.

Following Friday's ruckus at Bangalore's Iskcon temple where the Bangalore and Mumbai members indulged in a verbal duel, office-bearers of both chapters of Iskcon on Saturday filed cases and counter-cases against each other.