By Atma Tattva Das
Toowoomba, QLD: In a jubilant display of spirituality and community camaraderie, the city of Toowoomba witnessed its first-ever International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Ratha Yatra Festival on July 22, 2023. Organized by Hare Krishna Toowoomba, the event drew over 900 participants from both Toowoomba and beyond, making it a resounding success and an occasion to remember.
The vibrant procession through the streets of Toowoomba, Australia, was a culmination of devotion and festivity, paying homage to a 3000-year-old tradition rooted in India. Mayor Geoff McDonald, who assumed office on July 21, 2023, enthusiastically embraced his inaugural mayoral duty by becoming the event’s chief guest. “i couldn’t ask for a better way to mark 24 hours in the new role of Mayor for the Toowoomba Region,” he exclaimed, clearly delighted to partake in the celebration.
One of the festival’s highlights was the presence of Vedavyasa Priya Swami, who graced the occasion as the guest of honor. Mayor McDonald and other dignitaries extended a warm welcome to His Holiness and numerous visitors who gathered to immerse themselves in the spiritual festivities.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/grand-celebration-marks-inaugural-iskcon-ratha-yatra-in-toowoomba/
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