Like the thousands of people who attended
this festival last year, we are sure you will agree that not only is this
festival a great day out for your friends and family, it also has deep
spiritual value that will uplift your spirits.
Some of the attractions include:
A carnival procession, accompanied by ecstatic bhajans and kirtan (Vedic hymns with traditional and modern instruments),
A free, healthy and delicious vegetarian feast
Entertaining plays,
Bharat
Natyam (classical Indian dancing), philosophical talks on the teachings of Lord
Chaitanya and Srila Prabhu
A popular questions and answers tent,
Mini
shops and exhibits as well as displays.
Many important dignitaries, such as the Lord
Mayor, Indian High commissioner, Swamis, and leaders from other Hindu temples
and other faiths attend this joyous festival.
An annual spiritual and cultural landmark for the devotee community in
Birmingham, this festival attracts the attention of over ten thousand
spectators, and over 6,000 plates of Jagannatha prasadam are distributed. It is
a showcase of Vedic spirituality and culture for both Asian and Western guests,
where they can find out and experience Sanatana
Dharma in an inviting and uplifting way.
This year for the 10 Anniversary we are making the best arrangements
possible. As you can see from our leaflet, there will be a great variety of
spiritual activities for all the family. This spiritually uplifting occasion
does, however, require your support, through adequate funding. We are therefore humbly requesting your help,
blessings and donation towards this
festival.
This year the Birmingham Rathayatra budget is
expected to come to £15,000 (a breakdown of these costs can be supplied on
request). Please try to support this
festival for Lord Jagannatha as without your help it would not be possible. We look forward to having your support and
seeing you on the day!
Hare Krishna
P.S
Sat 24th - we are having our street festival at Victoria Sq, Bham City Centre.
Sun 25th - we are having the Rathayatra Procession at the same venue.
So we are actually having a 2 day festival - Please note: Main day on Sun 25th July
