Bhubaneswar, June 14 -- The controversy surrounding the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has deepened following fresh allegations of online abuse and personal attacks directed at those opposing its off-schedule Rath Yatra celebrations in New York.

The issue follows widespread criticism from global devotees and members of the Odia diaspora regarding an untimely Rath Yatra conducted outside the prescribed scriptural timeline. The dispute has now escalated into a major cultural flashpoint, drawing strong condemnation from temple authorities in Puri after critics were reportedly subjected to offensive remarks, including being referred to as "dogs" on social media platforms.

The friction intensified online after sever...