Top 5 Rath Yatra

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1.Rath Yatra, Puri

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Rath Yatra is one of the biggest festival and it is believed that Puri is the place from where this festival originates.People from around the world crowd around the temple to have a go at pulling the sacred rope of the chariot.

2.Rath Yatra, Mayapur

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Mayapur is a quaint little town across Nabadwip where Sri Chaitanya, Lord Krishna’s devotee who is believed to be an incarnation of Vishnu himself, was born. So, needless to say that Rath Yatra is their main festival and is celebrated with much show and pomp!

3.Festival of Chariots, Venice

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Venice dons the religious garbs and celebrates the Rath Yatra festival in a fun, jovial and, of course, pious way! The first chariot festival was held in 1977, and it is said that elephants used to pull those giant 40 ft. tall vehicles. However, due to safety reasons and more, elephants have been replaced by large ropes, which are pulled by hundreds of people living in and around Venice.

4.Rath Yatra, San Francisco

If you’re a devotee of Lord Krishna living abroad, but cannot come to India for some reasons, simply take a flight to San Francisco!Chariot festival at San Francisco is simply one of the best held abroad. The whole program is organized by ISKON with their trademark procession style—the devotees irrespective of caste, creeds and religions, pulling the chariot like one big family and singing, merrymaking and dancing all along their way!

5.Saranagati Rath Yatra

Saranagati Rath Yatra accompanies a day totally dedicated to kirtans and seminars along with the a grand feast which is indeed a kind of it's own!The festival is indeed a “different” chariot festival, which provides not only a deep inner peace, but also greatly rejuvenates the mind and body.

Happy Rath Yatra

Sareez wishes a Happy Rath Yatra to all

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