24th Ratha Yathra – Festival of Chariots returns to Lenasia
The Festival of Chariots returns, to inspire a renewal in the hearts and minds of Lenasia, through the mood of the LEGACY OF DEVOTION.
Join this free entry, family-fun-filled day of bliss and entertainment. Three International Gurus & an internationally sensational musical maestro will be in attendance at this Festival to add to it’s grandeur.
The Procession starts at 10h30am on 19 August 2023 Shree Lakshminarayan Mandir (kingfisher street). and end at 1:30pm Shree Rameshwar Mahadev Mandir (Rose Avenue). Free secure park and ride shuttle service is provided to all attendees – park at ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple Lenasia Nirvana Drive, take the shuttle to the procession & return to ISKCON Lenasia.
The festival fair will take place at ISKCON Hare Krishna temple Lenasia from 2pm until 9pm on 19 August 2023. The highlight will be a guest performance by internationally-renowned maestro HG Goloknath Das (India). You will be enthralled by the enthralling entertainment, fabulous food stalls, Cool kids Corner, audio-video stalls etc. You will also be able to turn ghee lamps for the Deities at the temple for yourself and family members. Entry, shuttles / Parking, Vegetarian feast is all free to all attendees.
Jagannatha is Sanskrit for Lord of the Universe. In Brahmanda Purana it is said: “A person who sees the Lord’s Ratha Yatra (chariot – vehicle) and then stands up to receive the Lord, can purge (remove) all kinds of sinful results (karma) from his body”.
In Brahmanda Purana it is said: “A person who sees the Lord’s Ratha Yatra (chariot – vehicle) and then stands up to receive the Lord, can purge (remove) all kinds of sinful results (karma) from his body”.
For more information contact Nash 083 564 4546. Facebook: @festivalofchariotslenasia. For donations, ISKCON Lenasia banking details : FNB Iskcon, Account 6286 8791 065 Br 250655 with reference RY23 – Donor Name. Email nashj108@gmail.com for receipting/invoicing on any donations / sponsorships.
See you there at the Festival of Chariots – Haribol !