Last week the town park was buzzing with colourful activity, it was ISKCON day. This is the celebration of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. I know nothing about the Krishna followers, so I thought I would have a look.
The event was billed as ChariotFest 2025, also known as Ratha Yatra, and was well attended by hundreds of devotees. So many people there, many wearing their colourful clothes, to me it was quite a spectacle. The ladies looked so gorgeous in their saris. Food was being served, and I was invited to enjoy lemonade and some really good vegetable curry.
The Chariot was carried through the street, and was displayed near the temple tent. There were dance and music performances on the stage, and everyone looked so happy. I was definitely in the ethnic minority, but I'm so glad I gatecrashed the party.
