Boise Hare Krishna Temple

Festival of Chariots

Lord Jagannatha’s Ratha Yatra

Sunday, June 5th | Starts at 10:30am

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This will be our 1st Annual Festival of Chariots event outside in Julia Davis park! Join us for live music, dance, arts workshop, ask a monk booth and delicious food and drink. This event is dedicated to all those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. A perfect family friendly event and Everyone is invited! This Sunday, June 5th, 12-4pm by the Friendship Bridge!

Event Schedule

09:00 AM – Ratha (Chariot) Decoration and Preparation

10:45 AM – Ratha Yatra Begins from the Temple to Julia Davis Park

12:00 PM – Music, Dance, Art, Food and more at Julia David Park

04:30 PM – Maha-Aartik and Kirtan at the Temple

05:00 PM – Prasadam Feast

Venue: Ratha Yatra starts from the Temple and goes through University into Julia Davis Park (by the Friendship Bridge area)

Parking Instructions: Parking at the venue is very limited; so park at the temple and be part of Ratha Yatra procession to Julia Davis Park.

Special Note: Please come in traditional and colorful clothes to enhance the spirit of this festival. This year, we will have multiple Rathas (Chariots), including mini-Ratha for children. Also, the Lordships (Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baladeva and Subhadra) and Their Chariots will be situated in Julia Davis Park by the Friendship bridge from 12pm to 4pm – there will be free prasadam at the venue, as well as delicious food (like Samosas, Sweets, Drinks, etc.) will be available for purchase. Feel free to bring fresh fruits for offerings to Lord Jagannatha at the Venue.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you wish to serve Lord Jagannatha through sponsorship, please consider the following items:

 

  • Deity Garlands & Flowers $108*
  • Lord’s Ratha (Chariot) $501*
  • Prasadam $108*
  • Maha Aartik $151
  • Flower Vases $51*

* multiple sponsors

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Sincerely,

Hare Krishna Temple and Krishna Cultural Center

www.boisetemple.org

Facebook Boise Hare Krishna Temple and Krishna Cultural Center

2470 W. Boise Ave.

Boise, Idaho 83706

Phone 208-590-7680

Email: boisetemplecouncil@gmail.com