Bhubaneswar, December 22: The titular king of Puri, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, on Monday accused the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of spreading "misinformation" about the rich traditions of Shree Jagannath culture.

Speaking to the media, the Maharaja called on religious scholars and devotees to oppose the celebration of an "untimely" Rath Yatra by the organization.

Jagannath culture, an integral part of Odisha's spiritual heritage, encompasses the rituals, customs, and beliefs centered around the worship of Lord Jagannath, a revered deity of the region.