What does the Festival of the Chariots mean?
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What does the Festival of the Chariots mean?
Festival of the Chariots took place on 15 February 2026 in St Kilda, Victoria
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Based on the teachings of:
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami (Srila Prabhupada)
Founder-Acarya of ISKCON
Date:
Saturday, 28th February
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What to Expect from the Discussion
✨ Discover the Science of Bhakti Yoga
Learn about one of the world’s oldest and most joyful spiritual festivals—Ratha Yatra , the Festival of the Chariots.
In this unique celebration, Lord Jagannatha—understood in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition as Krishna, the Lord of the Universe —comes out of the temple and into the streets.
The Divine reaches out to everyone—regardless of background, belief, or status.
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Far from being a distant ritual, Ratha Yatra is a living, participatory experience:
- Music
- Dancing
- Chanting
- Feasting
Inviting you to reconnect with a deeper dimension of yourself.
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Ancient Wisdom Made Practical
The Upanishads describe life as a chariot journey:
- Body = the chariot
- Senses = the horses
- Mind = the reins
- Intellect = the driver
- ✨ Soul = the passenger
Within this “chariot” also resides the Divine presence in the heart .
The goal?
To bring this system into harmony and rediscover your true spiritual identity.
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Murti vs Idol — What’s the Difference?
The sacred forms seen in the festival are not “idols” in the ordinary sense.
They are murtis—forms through which the Divine becomes accessible to human perception ️✨
Not blind belief, but living relationship.
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Open to Everyone
Whether you come with:
- Faith
- Curiosity
- Scepticism
This is an opportunity to experience spirituality directly—through sound, movement, and shared joy.
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A practice said to uplift the heart and awaken deep joy and meaning.
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Where philosophy meets celebration
And the timeless message is simple:
Reconnect. Rejoice. Rediscover.
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Organised by
Krishna West Australia (KWA)