# ISKCON Berkeley Snana Yatra sparks timing controversy 2026-08-10T10:02:43+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet ISKCON Berkeley held a Snana Yatra on August 9 in California, drawing criticism from Odisha’s Jagannath culture followers. A video shows devotees pouring water on the deities. Critics say the ritual violates the traditional calendar, as Snana Yatra should fall on Jyeshtha Purnima, followed by Anasara and Ratha Yatra within a prescribed period. Rajesh Dash, a non-resident Odia, alleged ISKCON is disrespecting tradition by organising the ceremony outside the scheduled dates. Odisha TV reports that the event has renewed debate about how ISKCON centres abroad observe Jagannath rituals tied to specific tithis, with some questioning whether such flexibility undermines the sanctity of the tradition. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: calendar, diaspora, ISKCON, Jagannath, Snana Yatra, tradition Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iskcon-berkeley-snana-yatra-sparks-timing-controversy/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iskcon-berkeley-snana-yatra-sparks-timing-controversy/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.