Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON Accepts Request of Gajapati Maharaj | ISKCON vs Puri Jagannath Controversy

Sri Madhu Pandit Prabhu addresses the controversy surrounding ISKCON's observance of the Ratha Yatra festival and explains how Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON Group of Temples will celebrate the festival on the same date as the Puri Jagannatha Temple. In this important address, ISKCON Bangalore shares its response to the request made by His Highness Gajapati Maharaj, Chairman of the Shri Jagannath Temple Management Committee, Puri, regarding the celebration of Jagannath Ratha Yatra across the world. The video explains: Why the Jagannath Puri Temple requested ISKCON to conduct Ratha Yatras within the traditional 9-day period. Srila Prabhupada's historical practice of conducting Ratha Yatra in the West. Why later Ratha Yatras were held on different dates in different countries. Why ISKCON Bangalore has decided to align with the centuries-old tradition of Jagannath Puri. An appeal to the ISKCON Mayapur leadership to reconsider its position in the spirit of unity and cooperation. This presentation discusses the issue from the perspective of ISKCON Bangalore and emphasizes respect for Srila Prabhupada, Lord Jagannath, the sacred tradition of Jagannath Puri, and harmony within the broader Vaishnava community.