The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) is preparing to meet with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address concerns regarding the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) holding Rath Yatra celebrations abroad on dates that do not coincide with those in Puri, Odisha. This decision follows a meeting chaired by Puri king Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb, where committee members voiced their displeasure over Iskcon's actions despite previous appeals. The SJTA intends to persuade Iskcon to synchronize its celebrations with the Puri temple's calendar, which is considered the principal abode of Lord Jagannath. They have previously succeeded in aligning Rath Yatra dates for temples in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. The Gajapati has also reached out to foreign governments through diplomatic channels to ensure adherence to traditional observances. Iskcon, however, has cited practical challenges in securing permissions for processions in foreign countries, where Jagannath devotees are often a minority.