There was singing, dancing and meditation as members of the Hare Krishna movement held a procession through Watford town centre.
Devotees held a procession in Watford’s town centre on Saturday, June 11, to celebrate The Festival of Chariots.
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The festival, known as Ratha Yatra, originates in Jagannatha Puri in India and dates back more than 2,000 years
![Borehamwood Times: The procession began in Watford town centre. Picture David Crick]( "Borehamwood Times: The procession began in Watford town centre. Picture David Crick")
The procession began in Watford town centre. Picture David Crick
A representation of Krishna in his form as Lord Jagannatha is pulled along in a large wooden cart, along with his brother Baladeva and sister Subhadra.
The procession began at the Atria Watford entrance by Metro Bank in High Street, Watford, and this year ended for the first time in Cassiobury Park.
Festivities continued with mantra mediation, discussions of philosophy and a free vegetarian meal.
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