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\u2018People power\u2019: Hare Krishna faithful pull four-tonne chariot through Brisbane streets. ‘People power’: Hare Krishna faithful pull four-tonne chariot through Brisbane streets.
\nA 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.
\nThousands 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.
\nThe 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.
\nFestival co-ordinator Chintan Gandhi said the \u201cpeople powered\u201d event had been running in Brisbane for the past five years and was also held in major cities across the world.
\n\u201cThe significance of it is bringing peace and joy to our hearts. It\u2019s practiced in ancient India and now happens in all major cities in the world,\u201d he said.
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\nA 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.
\nThousands 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.
\nThe 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.
\nFestival 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.
\n“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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