‘People power’: Hare Krishna faithful pull four-tonne chariot through Brisbane streets.
A four-tonne rainbow wooden chariot was pulled through the heart of Brisbane on Saturday, as a celebration of joy and peace organized by the Hare Krishna community.
Thousands flocked to King George Square following the loud and lively parade through the city streets to celebrate the Festival of Chariots, which began in India 5000 years ago.
The day is a spiritual event that involves pulling giant statues of deities through the city and is symbolic of Krishna coming out of his temple to see his people.
Festival co-ordinator Chintan Gandhi said the “people powered” event had been running in Brisbane for the past five years and was also held in major cities across the world.
“The significance of it is bringing peace and joy to our hearts. It’s practiced in ancient India and now happens in all major cities in the world,” he said.
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