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SUMMARY:Watford Rathayatra
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 19 July 2025 – 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. \n12pm Procession starts at the top of Watford High Street\, near Sainsbury’s \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
CATEGORIES:Public Festivals
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SUMMARY:London Rathayatra
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 20 July 2025 – 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 Park Lane and goes through Piccadilly and Haymarket and finally arrives at Trafalgar Square\, where festivities continue till the evening. Drama\, dance\, philosophy and a feast are the highlights. \nLondon Rathayatra will take place on Sunday 20 July 2025 (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 at Park Lane junction with Piccadilly\, 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\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. \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 on the park lane junction near hyde park station. 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
CATEGORIES:Public Festivals
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