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SUMMARY:Chariot Fest – Durham Region’s 2nd Annual Ratha Yatra 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nChariot Fest – Ratha Yatra 2026 | Durham Region’s Second Annual Cultural Parade & Community Festival \n\n🛕 About the Festival\n\nChariot Fest – Ratha Yatra is one of the world’s most ancient and celebrated cultural parades\, symbolizing unity\, joy\, and devotion. Inspired by the Grand Ratha Yatra of Jagannath Puri\, this historic festival invites people of all backgrounds and cultures to come together in celebration. \nExperience a cultural celebration like no other—where heritage\, music\, colour\, tradition\, and community unite! \nJoin us for the 2nd Annual Chariot Fest – Ratha Yatra 2026 in Durham Region\, presented by ISKCON Durham\, and supported by Durham Region\, City of Pickering and Community Partners. \nCelebrated in 100+ cities worldwide\, this free community cultural festival brings the divine onto the streets in a vibrant and joyful procession. \n🎊 Festival Highlights\n• 🌺 Traditional Chariot Parade of Lord Jagannath\, Baladeva\, and Subhadra — accompany the majestic chariot in a beautiful procession. \n• 🎶 Live Kirtan & Bhajans (devotional music) that uplift and unite hearts. \n• 🎭 Multicultural Stage Performances showcasing vibrant heritage. \n• 🛕 Deity Darshan & Aarti — experience the grace of the Divine with an intimate opportunity to offer prayers and receive blessings. \n• 🍛 Free Vegetarian Feast (Prasadam) lovingly prepared and served to all attendees. \n• 🎨 Face Painting\, Kids’ Zone & Art Activities \n• 🛍️ Spiritual Books\, Boutique Items\, Community & Vendor Booths \n\n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights \n\n\n7 hours\nall ages\nIn person\nFree parking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nChariot Parade (Sidewalk Procession)\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 02:30 PM \nSpecial Kirtan for Lord Jagannath\n\n\n\n\n02:30 PM – 04:00 PM \nCultural Performances\n\n\n\n\n04:00 PM – 06:00 PM \nGrand Finale: Ecstatic Kirtan\n\n\n\n\n06:00 PM \n56 Bhoga Offerings\, Aarti\, Closing & Gratitude
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