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ISKCON Gita Nagari to host 44th nation model Ratha Yatra after two-year hiatus.
After a two-year hiatus because of the international pandemic, ISKCON Gita Nagari is gearing as much as rejoice its forty fourth Annual Ratha Yatra on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 10 a.m. to six p.m. at Gita Nagari Eco Farm, Port Royal, Pennsylvania.
“This might be the one Ratha Yatra in ISKCON North America and probably the world which is finished country-style. Imagine singing and dancing to the Holy names of Krishna surrounded by nature, cows, and contemporary air. It is actually a delight, particularly to devotees who want a break from the busy metropolis life”, mentioned Yasodeva Das, lead organizer of the competition.
The procession begins from the temple of Sri Sri Radha Damodara and goes all the way in which as much as Gita Nagari’s “Govardhan Hill” after which again to the stage space the place devotees will entertain Their Lordships and all company with a lineup of stage performances. The entire procession is finished throughout the ISKCON property.
The stage performances embody a child’s musical by the New Vrindavan Traveling Troupe, Odissi dances by Isha and Kushi Ray, Gita Nagari musicians, bhajans by Sarvatma, and Friends and Rama Raya’s Kirtan Group from New York bringing within the transcendental style of the Big Apple to rural Pennsylvania.
This 12 months, the Gita Nagari Ratha Yatra may even be joined by TSI (The Sanga Initiative), a youth-powered group that operates throughout North America to create a community of younger devotees to assist and empower one another. TSI’s Gita Nagari Summer Retreat is from July 28, 2022 – Aug 1, 2022, at Gita Nagari Eco Farm, and greater than 100 youths are anticipated to attend. One can think about the power these youths will convey to the competition.
“It’ll be a day of chanting, dancing, assembly outdated buddies, and feasting. We have three buses coming from New York alone! We look ahead to your affiliation”, Yasodeva added.
Gita Nagari Ratha Yatra is likely one of the most awaited Ratha Yatras on the east coast. Gita Nagari is just a brief drive from most main cities on the East Coast. 4 hours from New York City, 3 hours from most cities in New Jersey, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
This competition is funded by the gracious donations of the neighborhood and buddies of Gita Nagari. To donate, please click on here.
