On April 11th, the streets of historic downtown St. Augustine came alive as devotees gathered to celebrate the annual Festival of Chariots. This year, the celebration drew the largest crowd yet. Later in the [...]
Like every year, Gasparilla offers a unique chance for Hare Krishna devotees to share the sacred maha-mantra with the public. Unlike traditional Rathayatras, this parade has its own rules—only lollipops and the Holy Name [...]
Soul Light Music Fest - Friday May 16, 2025 The Soul Light Music Fest and Jacksonville Beach Festival of Chariots, held on Friday and Saturday, May 16–17, 2025, was unlike any event in years [...]
This Saturday, April 12, 2025 the St. Augustine Festival of Chariots (Rathayatra) filled the streets with melodious kirtan and a joyous atmosphere. During the procession, the beautifully decorated chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and [...]
In the latest episode of Nectar Talks, host Namamrita Greene sits down with Bhadra Das (Subhas Sheth), the founder of the Festival of Chariots. Known for his ecstatic kirtans and pioneering efforts in organizing [...]
This past weekend, the first Festival of Chariots (Ratha Yatra) of the year at Daytona on March 15, 2025 was a spectacular festival, with a captivating play by the Orlando devotees and the free [...]
The 2025 Gasparilla parade was a day to remember, not just for Tampa’s crowds of pirate enthusiasts but also for all the devotees who brought such a transcendental atmosphere with the Holy Name. Gasparilla has [...]
At Jacksonville Beach Parade, over 70 Alachua youth came together, dressed in all the brightest festive colors. Taking to the streets, everyone danced and chanted while interacting with the crowd and bringing smiles to thousands [...]
Festival of Chariots brings color, culture to downtown streets - Featured on StAugustine.com The bright, exotic atmosphere of India will come to St. Augustine this weekend at the Festival of Chariots. The 14th annual Festival [...]
By Shyama Darshani dasi Stepping out of the bus, the salty ocean air hit me in a wave. Tampa Bay was host to the Gasparilla Pirate Festival this January afternoon. Every way I looked I [...]
Festival of Chariots featured in The Daytona Beach News-Journal PHOTOS FEATURED - Click Here PROMOTION FEATURED - Click Here Photo Credit: [News-Journal / Nigel Cook]
On August 30th, we had another successful festival at University of Central Florida, Orlando. Cart procession circled around the historical campus, attended by students, faculty, and devotees. Many looked on in wonder at this unusual [...]
