*जय जगन्नाथ | Jai Jagannath* 🙏🏽
Dear Devotees,
With the blessings of Bhagwaan Shri Shri Jagannath Jee, *Swindon Hindu Centre*, in association with *ISKCON Swindon*, is privileged to announce the dates for the 2025 Divine Shri Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra Celebrations!
📅 *Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025*
📍 *Location: Streets of Swindon*
The Yatra team is working tirelessly to build upon the grand success of the 2024 Rath Yatra and make this year's celebration even more spectacular! Exciting new elements are being planned to enhance the devotee experience, and we can't wait to share them with you.
🌟 *Special Highlights:*
✅ Children's Rath – The beloved Special Children Rath will continue as part of the grand procession, allowing our younger devotees to actively participate in this divine event.
✅ Main Wooden Rath – Our Swindon-based Rath engineers have been working on new updates to make the grand Rath even more magnificent. These surprise updates will be revealed as we approach the event!
🗓️ *Mark the Date & Don’t Miss It!*
Stay connected with any of the organizing committee members for further details. If you’d like to volunteer, please join our SHC Volunteers WhatsApp Group and be part of this blessed service.
*What is Ratha Yatra?*
The Ratha Yatra is a globally celebrated Hindu festival where Lord Jagannath, along with His divine siblings Baladeva and Subhadra, comes out to bless everyone. This miraculous event allows us to connect with the Lord, as He reaches out to remove our negativities, troubles, and obstacles, showering us with love and mercy.
🔹 *Lord Jagannath is none other than Krishna—the all-attractive Lord of the Universe.*
Join us as we pull the chariots through the streets, filling the air with joy, devotion, chanting, and dancing. The Ratha Yatra is not just a festival—it is a spiritual journey that unites our entire community in Krishna consciousness.
*The Divine Significance of Pulling the Rath*
Being part of this grand procession and pulling the chariot ropes holds immense spiritual significance. Devotees believe that:
🔹 Touching the Rath’s rope cleanses all sins.
🔹 It frees one from the cycle of rebirth.
🔹 It bestows divine blessings and transformation upon you and your family.
💫 Do not miss this once-a-year divine event! Be blessed! 💫
🕉 *जय जगन्नाथ | Jai Jagannath* 🕉
Also check out other Festivals in Swindon.
