Festival of Chariots

The procession may then be followed by performing arts presentations on the stage and visiting various booths encamped at a park site.

The festivals involve chants, the arts, music, and free vegetarian feasts that can be seen over the world but specifically in the United States (birthplace of ISKCON).

ISKCON have used the practice of Hindu festivals as an important element of Hare Krishna expression, and is a recognisable feature of their appearance in the public realm.

Kirtan is a process of musical worship, that is accessible for group participation and as described by Edwin Bryant as “Krishna in vibratory form”.

The ‘Festival of India’ is the International society for Krishna consciousness conveying Indian expression in the global sphere.

Prabhupada (birth name; Abhay Charan), was born in Calcutta, 1896, and received a European focused education, graduating university with majors in economics, English and philosophy.

Vaishnavas believe that the ultimate reality is personal and there their souls are eternal beings whom have forgotten their connection to God.

Vrindavan is a town in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India however it is also a symbolic as an eternal spiritual place which encumbers everything and is transcendental.