India, July 14 -- The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Puri, has said that a high-level delegation will meet the President of India, the Prime Minister and other key dignitaries after the conclusion of the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, seeking their intervention to stop untimely Snana Yatras and Rath Yatras organised by ISKCON in different parts of the world.South Asians & Diaspora

In a press release, the SJTA accused ISKCON's National Communications Office of making "false statements" in its July 12 press release regarding the conduct of Rath Yatras outside India. The temple administration rejected ISKCON's claim that its Rath Yatra festivals held on different dates throughout the year are fully supported by scriptures and tr...