Conversation between Jagannath temple and ISKCON
The meeting called here on Thursday to resolve the dispute arising out of the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath abroad by the International Krishnabhavamrit Sangha (ISKCON) was inconclusive. A senior official gave this information. ISKCON and religious scholars of Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) participated in the meeting held under the chairmanship of Gajapati Maharaj Divya Singh Deb of Puri. SJTA Chief Administrator Aurobind Padhi told reporters that the representatives involved in the meeting discussed the effect of the “untimely” event of the Rath Yatra, hurting “the religious sentiments of crores of Jagannath devotees.”
Meeting held under the chairmanship of Maharaj Divya Singh
He said, “The meeting was very harmful and we apprised the representatives of ISKCON about their concerns and requested them to organize a rath yatra worldwide as per the schedule in Puri. However, no concrete decision could be taken in the meeting. “The ISKCON organization team, led by Mukunddas Ji Maharaj, said,” The discussion was positive and I appreciate the concern of Raja (Gajapati Maharaj) on the matter. He had earlier written a letter to us twice to interact on this issue. We will raise this matter in the Governing body of ISKCON. ”
What did ISKCON Scholar Board speak
On this matter, ISKCON Scholar Board member Mukund Dutta said, “We discussed Maharaj’s concerns. Each side had prepared many questions. Each scholar of both sides discussed productively and gained a better understanding of each other’s position. The king agreed that it would be a good idea to continue the discussion. Will celebrate the chariot journey) “.
Aurobind Padhi said this
At the same time, the Chief Administrator of Shri Jagannath Temple Office Puri, Padhi of Aurobind, said, “Outside our country, ISKCON organization is celebrating bathing and chariot journey on some other dates other than dates approved by the scriptures and traditions of Puri. Will take his governing body to his headquarters in Mayapur, West Bengal and his chairman to the USA.
When is Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra taken out?
The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is taken out every year on the second date of the Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month, which usually falls in June or July. The journey of Lord Jagannath will be taken out on 27 June 2025. This historical festival is held in Puri, Odisha, where devotees draw the huge chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra to the Gundicha temple, which is about 3 kilometers from the Jagannath temple. This tradition is a symbol of meeting with the devotees of God and this tradition has been going on for hundreds of years. Millions of devotees reach Puri on this day. The date of the rath yatra is fixed on the basis of priests and Hindu calendar of Puri. It is one of the largest religious events in India, which is a unique confluence of devotion and enthusiasm.
(With input-agency)
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