By Atma Tattva Das,
Over the long Easter weekend of 3-6 April 2026, the Durban beachfront was transformed into a tapestry of sacred sound, color, and devotion as the annual Festival of Chariots returned. A longstanding collaborative effort between the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple and New Jagannath Puri in Phoenix, the festival has grown over the years through shared vision and coordinated service. For many locals and tourists alike, the sight of the chariots silhouetted against the Indian Ocean horizon, accompanied by the sound of kirtan, felt like a homecoming that was simultaneously familiar and strikingly renewed.
According to the organizers, this year marked a significant shift not just in the scale of the production but also in the underlying consciousness of the offering itself.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/durban-festival-of-chariots-blends-tradition-with-innovation/
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