Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Thousands Attend Jagannath Ratha Yatra Finale
The Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra, a big festival organized by ISKCON Vijayawada, ended on Saturday.
Thousands of people came to take part in special prayers, sing together, and enjoy cultural performances.
There was a special walk where many women honored Subhadra Devi.
In the evening, there were beautiful dances and a big feast was served to everyone.
The organizers also took a promise from people to stay away from drugs.
Everyone worked together to make the festival a big success, and the leaders thanked all the helpers and supporters.
The three-day Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra organized by ISKCON Vijayawada concluded with thousands of devotees participating in religious rituals and cultural programs.
The day began with prayers and a discourse on the Srimad Bhagavatam, followed by a traditional Sara Samarpana procession involving hundreds of women.
Evening events included special darshan with 108 traditional delicacies and dance performances from various states.
An anti-drug pledge was administered under the 'Jagannath's Call Against Addiction' campaign, and mahaprasadam was served to around 10,000 devotees.
ISKCON Temple president thanked the police, media, volunteers, and devotees for their support in making the festival successful.
- Who
- Thousands of devotees, ISKCON Vijayawada, prominent women including State Women's Commission Chairperson Dr Rayapati Sailaja, Telugu Desam NTR district president Gadde Anuradha, Janaki, wife of a Member of Parliament, and devotional singer Shobha Raju
- What
- Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra finale with religious rituals, cultural programs, and community outreach activities
- When
- Concluded on Saturday
- Where
- Gundicha Mandir, Vijayawada
- Why
- To celebrate the conclusion of the three-day festival and engage in religious and cultural activities
- Event
- Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra
- Organizer
- ISKCON Vijayawada
- Location
- Gundicha Mandir, Vijayawada
- Duration
- Three days
- Participants
- Thousands of devotees
- Special Event
- Sara Samarpana procession
- Campaign
- Jagannath's Call Against Addiction
- Mahaprasadam Served
- 10,000 devotees