Hare Krishna Festival Ratha Yatra London 2021 _4K

RATHAYATRA - THE FESTIVAL OF CHARIOTS

Sunday, 08 August 2021
Every summer, the Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, His brother, Balarama, and sister, Subhadra, are brought out of the Temple to the streets to bless everyone with Their loving large-eyed glances.

This festival dates back thousands of years originating in Puri, India, where it still takes place and is attended by millions of devotees annually.
The smiling Lord Jagannath and His siblings ride on huge beautifully decorated wooden chariots, pulled by the hands of Their devotees in a grand procession in the streets of most major cities in the world.

Here in the UK, there are more than 13 Rathayatra festivals across the nation, the largest street parade being in London.

London Rathayatra starts in Hyde Park and ends in Trafalgar Square where there is a large cultural festival.

Rathayatra is completely non-sectarian. Everyone is welcome and no-one is excluded.

Expect to experience lots of colour, sound and dance at this unique festival.

Please feel free to join in with the chanting of;

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare

And be happy. https://rathayatra.co.uk

When you get to the end of the procession please remember to take advantage of free water and the free vegetarian food.

Most of all come and enjoy being in the company of Lord Jagannatha and His devotees.

@@@ Fot. Padmaksa das (ALLYOU Grzegorz Wasowicz)