Not many festivals stop the city streets but Ratha Yatra does. Every. Single. Time.
The Festival of Chariots is one of the worldâs oldest and most joyful celebrations, rooted in thousands of years of tradition and brought to life in cities across the globe. Now in its 11th year in Brisbane, it continues to remind us what this city is truly made of: open hearts, vibrant community and a genuine invitation for everyone, regardless of background or belief.
The event was electric. Colour, dancing, chanting, devotion and pure joy all in one place. This is what happens when ❤️ takes to the streets.
We were lucky enough to meet a living legend â HH Indradyumna Swami MahÄrÄj, the Indiana Jones of the Hare Krishna world. Inspiring doesnât even cover it. We sat together, shared a delicious Hare Krishna meal, and he told us stories that stopped us in our tracks.
Just one month before dancing with us in Brisbane, this man was locked in a Russian jail for two weeks â simply for preaching love and devotion. Two weeks behind bars. And his spirit? Completely unbroken. One of the most humbling encounters Iâve ever had. Canât wait to explore his books. 🙏
Thatâs the magic of Ratha Yatra.
💚 Our city is special.
Massive love to our ISKCON Brisbane Darra community, Janardan Kewin, Varsana Radhe, Pankaj Agarwal, Hermann Vorster MP Cr Penny Wolff and all the incredible MPs who joined us proving that the best communities are built on love, inclusion and a whole lot of joy.
See you on the streets again next year. ❤️