Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has once again come under criticism after allegedly organising an untimely Rath Yatra in Durban, a city in South Africa, raising fresh concerns over alleged violations of traditional rituals and established guidelines associated with the annual festival.

The Rath Yatra was reportedly held on May 2, with critics claiming that the event was conducted in disregard of prescribed rituals, customs, and traditional rules linked to the sacred procession.

Concerns have also been raised over the construction and design of the chariots used during the festival. Critics alleged that ISKCON authorities deviated from traditional guidelines related to chariot construct...