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SUMMARY:Watford Rathayatra
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1 July 2023 – Watford High Street & Cassiobury Park\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\n10am \nHarinam (Procession) starts at 10am at the Atria Watford entrance by Metro Bank (High Street) \n11am – 4pm \nProcession with the Chariot will go from and around Cassiobury Park\, finishing at the Bandstand with a feast and kirtan (starting at Rickmansworth Road entrance to the Park) \n  \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\nKrishna Krishna Hare Hare\nHare Rama Hare Rama\nRama 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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SUMMARY:London Rathayatra
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 30 July 2023 – Hyde Park Corner\n\n“Ratha-yatra” means “chariot festival”. This celebration has been held every year for hundreds of years at Jagannatha Puri\, in Orissa on India’s east coast. There\, three huge chariots\, carrying the Deity forms of Jagannatha\, Baladeva and Subhadra\, are pulled by hand through the city streets amid loud musical performances. Millions of pilgrims come to the festival in Orissa. Jagannatha is a special and very merciful form of Krishna. \nRatha-yatra is the biggest street festival sponsored by ISKCON – and ends with a delicious\, sanctified vegetarian feast. It is celebrated by devotees of Lord Krishna all over the world and was introduced to the West by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1967 in San Franscisco. The Ratha-yatra festivals are held at several different places across the country\, the biggest in London. \nThe London procession starts from Hyde Park Corner\, goes through Park Lane\, Piccadilly and Haymarket and finally arrives at Trafalgar Square\, where festivities continue till night. Drama\, dance\, philosophy and a feast are the highlights. \nLondon Rathayatra will take place on Sunday 30 July 2023 (www.rathayatra.co.uk) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Schedule\n\n12pm – Ratha-yatra parade starts from Hyde Park Corner heading for Trafalgar Square \n2-5pm – Trafalgar Square – Kirtan\, Dance\, Prasad \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\nHow do I get there?\n\n\n\nComing by Train & Tube\nFrom any of the main London railway stations come on the Piccadilly Line and get off at Hyde Park Corner. When you come out of the tube station head for the south-east corner of the Park. The Rathayatra assembles near there so look out for the tall brightly coloured canopies of the Rath Carts. \nNational Rail Enquiries for rail information. \nComing by Road\nParking on Sunday is OK on single yellow lines in Westminster or you can stay safe with the NCP car parks. There is one just north of Trafalgar Square. Please remember there is no parking at the assembly point in Hyde Park nor any at Trafalgar Square. \nThe AA main routes and parking information. The procession assembles just inside Hyde Park -500 yards west of Hyde Park Corner. You will clearly spot the three colourful carts as you approach. There are three or four kirtan (singing and instrument) sections\, each with dancers. You can pull the ropes on the cart (which bestows liberation) but please follow the instructions of stewards and staff. The cart leaves Hyde Park promptly at mid-day and arrives at Trafalgar Square around 2.30pm. This can feel like a long journey on a hot day and a OAP van is provided at the rear of the procession for the infirm. Bring a bottle of water to refresh yourself along the way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Preview from previous festivals
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LOCATION:Hyde park Corner\, Hyde park Corner\, London\, W2 2UH\, United Kingdom
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