** Festivals at ISKCON Bangalore **


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Rama Navami Balaram Jayanthi	Narasimha Chaturdashi Panihati Chida Dahi Utsava	Sri Gaura Poornima Vamana Jayanthi
Govardhan Puja Brahmotsava	Jhulan Utsava Sri Krishna Janmashtami	Vaikunta Ekadashi Nityananda Trayodashi
Deepotsava Akshaya Tritiya	Sri Vyasa Puja Ratha Yatra	Radhashtami

ISKCON Bangalore Ratha’s innovative features

ISKCON Bangalore‘s Ratha or chariot is a perfect fusion of modern technology and ancient tradition.

In spite of its traditional looks, it has several state-of-the-art features like air brakes and a steering wheel having a very good suspension which makes it feasible to traverse even over long distances by just replacing its wheels with tyres.

The canopy of this Ratha is another unique feature, which, with the help of an electric motor can be moved vertically upwards or downwards.

The height of this Ratha is about 26 ft from the ground level when the canopy is fully lifted. The Deities are placed at about 10 ft above the ground level. The Ratha has a hundred and ten feet long sturdy rope on either sides of it (one for men and the other for women) making it possible for about 500 persons to pull it at a time.

The temple staff takes adequate safety measures like deploying a wheel protection team (who ensure that people don’t come close to the wheels) and arranging a sound system to communicate and control the surging devotees which in turn would help in the easy progress of the Ratha.

The decorative light fittings are a sight to behold.