Guest guest Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Philadelphia Parade of Chariots 2008 A Multicultural Family Festival FREE ADMISSION / FREE VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FEAST WEB: WWW.PHILLYRATHAYATRA.COM EMAIL: PHILLYRATHAYATRA September 13, 2008 (11 AM - 7 PM) Parade Start Location: Love Park, Philadelphia PA Parade end Location: Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia PA Festival Location: Eakin's Oval, Philadelphia Art Museum, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2302 Parade Information The Parade of Chariots will begin at 12 noon near Love Park in Center City Philadelphia at 15th and JFK Boulevard. It will proceed from there down the Ben Franklin Parkway to Eakin's Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Arts where the Festival of India will be held. Included in the parade will be a Large Garbha dance Ensemble, lila characters in costume, kirtan chanters and dancers, loving devotees pulling the huge chariot of Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva, Lady Subhadra and Srila Prabhupada. Festival Information The Festival will begin at 1 PM at Eakin's Oval in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum. It will include a free vegan and vegetarian feast, devotional and contemporary musical performances, Indian classical dance performances, drama, booths recounting the philosophy of reincarnation, Bhagavad-Gita, Yoga, the Hare Krishna Movement, Indian clothing, Sumptuous Vegetarian Cuisine, cultural gifts, Children's activities, and overall family fun. It will last until 7:00 pm. Festival Entertainment · Ecstatic Kirtan and Bhajans by Vaiyasaki Dasa, Gauravani Dasa, Vishvambara Dasa, Radha Gopinatha Dasa, Kishor, Jagai. · Indian classical dance including Bharatnatyam and Oddissi by Vrnda Devi, Komala Kumari and Ganga Sheth · Eastern Folk/Rock by Mangalananda Dasa · Stand Up Comedy by Yadunatha Dasa · Mantra Meditation and Yoga · Inspirational Spiritual Discourse By HG Ravindra Svarupa Maharaj. Festival Attractions • FREE VEGETARIAN FEAST • Pyramid Yoga Center • Spanish Corner • Books On Yoga & Meditation • Questions & Answers • Folk Dance & Live Music • Spiritual Fashions • The Science of Self Realization • Children's Theater • Gift Shop Please join us for this event and become part of the huge procession accompanying the chariots providing music, tumultuous playing of drums, dancing and transcendental activities. Directions & Parking Please see attached documents for driving directions and available parking for Ratha Yatra Parade and Festival Site. Also attached the Local Rail Map for devotees travelling by trains. ( All Regional trains have a stop at suburban station where Ratha Yatra Starts @12 Noon) For Further Info Please contact: ISKCON Philadelphia 41 W Allens Lane, Philadelphia PA 19119, Phone- 215 247 4825 / 215 247 4601 WEB: WWW.PHILLYRATHAYATRA.COM, WWW.ISKCONPHILADELPHIA.COM EMAIL: PHILLYRATHAYATRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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