Festival of the Chariots

The Festival of the Chariots is sometimes referred to as Ratha Yatra, literally meaning Chariot Festival. Ratha Yatra originated 5,000 years ago in India, on the East Coast state of Orrisa, in a city called Jagannatha Puri.

Festival of the Chariots

Venice Beach Blvd.

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There were vegetarian food stations, a yoga station, a stage, book sellers with Hindu teachings, information on animal rights, and religous scripture as well as literature on reincarnation.

Chariot in comparison to me

Chariots were pulled from Santa Monica beach to Venice beach while people danced and chanted in prayer.

Surya Family

Attendees were dressed in intricate formal traditional Indian attire.