The Chariot Fest, also known as Ratha Yatra, is a successful one, considering the good attendance here in Durban since its inception 35 years ago. To throw together a great party by the local Durban Krishna Conscious community is a large undertaking. Funds must be raised, purchasing, cooking, decorating, securing permits, entertainers preparing, accommodating guests from abroad, transportation of goods and people etc.
I walked around the grounds to meet the organizers, out of my own interests to answer my question “Who are the people putting this altogether?” I met the cooks. They start at 11pm for the next day. One pot of biryani can feed about 500. I also went to see the decorators. It is flowers garlands that are also in demand for the event. The pujari department plays a major role on this occasion and maintenance of the deities with les fleures is a beauty standard preserved.
Now, for the performance of “Shiva and Sati”, well, it was exquisite. During some of our rehearsals we did run into some hiccups but when the final result is on, when the curtain call is presented at the end, with a passionate and pleased audience before the stage you know something has gone right. As I milled through the crowds I received nothing but praise and gratitude, on behalf of our guru, of course, Srila Prabhupada. The hard work pays off.
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