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SUMMARY:Watford Rathayatra
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 6 July 2024 – Watford\n\nThe Festival of Chariots\, also known as ‘Ratha Yatra’ is an ancient tradition of procession that takes place around the world\, originating in India. Filled with singing\, dancing\, colour\, and spirituality\, it is a joyous occasion for all that attend. \nFree and with something for everyone – Fun for the family\, philosophy for the spiritual-seeker\, singing & dancing for the expressive soul\, and a free delicious vegetarian meal for all the public. \n12:30pm Procession starts at the top of Watford High Street\, near the pond \n1:30pm Music\, Dance\, Stalls & Prasadam (top of Watford High Street\, near the pond) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Frequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the meaning and origin behind the Festival of Chariots / Ratha Yatra?\n\n\n\n‘Ratha Yatra’ literally translates as ‘Chariot Festival’. It is an extraordinary festival that originates in Jagannatha Puri on the east coast of India and dates back over 2\,000 years. \nKrishna\, in His most merciful form as Lord Jagannatha\, is pulled along on a large wooden cart. Lord Jagannatha is present along with His brother\, Baladeva and sister\, Subhadra. \nAt the end of the procession\, there is a big gathering of devotees with feasting\, stalls and spiritual entertainment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is Lord Jagannatha?\n\n\n\nLord Jagannatha\, known as the Lord of the Universe\, is a wooden form of Krishna\, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will you be singing on the day?\n\n\n\nPrimarily the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra will be sung: \nHare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare \nThe mantra is most commonly translated as\, “O Lord\, O Energy of the Lord\, please engage me in Your service.” It was popularized in the sixteenth century by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu\, and spread worldwide in the late twentieth century by Srila Prabhupada and his followers in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan anyone attend?\n\n\n\nYes\, this is free and open to everyone. Tell a friend\, bring your family\, or come on your own.
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LOCATION:Watford Town Centre\, Watford\, United Kingdom
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