ISKCON Mangalore Takes out Ratha Yatra

[Photos by R.K. Bhat]

Feb 17, MANGALORE, INDIA (SAT) — The Mangalore unit of ISKCON organised the 4th Annual Sri Krishna Balarama Ratha Yatra Festival here on Saturday 17 Feb 2007, at PVS circle to give people a live experience of a peaceful and joyful life.

At the inaugural function Vice President of ISKCON temple Pandith Madudasaji, Bangalore was present.

After the special pooja and distribution of Prasadam, the Rathayatra was flagged off at 5.30 pm near the PVS junction. The ‘Ratha’ passed through the Navabharath Circle, Hampanakatta Circle, Townhall, Central Market, Car Street and Alake, Mannagudda areas and culminated at the ‘Sanghanikethan’ at 8.30 pm. The function concluded with ‘Bhajans’ and ‘Vishesh Pooja’ and distribution of Prasadam.

During the course of the Rathayatra the devotees offered flowers, garlands and performed pooja throughout.