Dhaka, July 13 -- General Secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh Srimat Bhaktimoy Nitai Swami on Monday expressed optimism ahead of the scheduled Rath Yatra from July 16 to 24.

"We are not afraid. The government is helping us by providing security," Nitai Swami stated, expressing confidence in the government's support.

Speaking with ANI after the ISKCON leaders' discussion with the media at the Swami Bagha Ashram in Dhaka regarding the Sri Sri Jagannath Dev Rath Yatra festival, the General Secretary provided details of the festival.

"The festival will begin on the 16th at 8:00 AM with the Agnihotra Yagya, a sacred fire sacrifice. Following this, our 'Dharma Sabha' meeting will start at 1:00 PM and conclude by 3:00 PM. The Rath Yatra (Chariot P...