Religion News Service (RNS), an independent nonprofit news organization covering religion, faith, and spirituality worldwide, recently highlighted ISKCON New York City’s 50th annual Rathayatra Festival of Chariots in Manhattan.
The article reports that more than 25,000 devotees and well-wishers joined the June 13 celebration, which featured the three iconic chariots carrying Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baladeva, and Srimati Subhadra Devi along Fifth Avenue.
RNS noted the festival’s historic significance as the golden anniversary of New York’s first Rathayatra in 1976, as well as the event’s vibrant kirtana, colorful processions, and growing appeal among people from diverse backgrounds.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/religion-news-service-highlights-50th-anniversary-of-iskcon-nyc-rathayatra/
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