Summary:
The Rath Yatra is carried out to spread the message of love, harmony and prosperity,” said Poddar.The Rath Yatra passed through Exhibition Road, Dak Bungalow roundabout, Gandhi Maidan and Ram Ghulam Chowk before returning back to Iskcon temple. They welcomed the lord by showering flowers and danced to show their love for Lord Krishna. A prayer ceremony was conducted on Exhibition Road.In the evening, ‘bhajan’, ‘kirtan’ and ‘aarti’ were performed at the Iskcon temple. The ‘kirtan’ was conducted by Mahavishnu Swamijee from London.Iskcon-Patna chairperson Krishna Kripa Das said the Yatra was a grand success. The procession accompanying the chariot played devotional songs with drumbeat, trumpets and ‘kartal’ (brass cymbals).The air reverberated with chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’, ‘Jai Baldev’, ‘Jai Subhadra’ and ‘Hare Rama and Hare Krishna’.“Devotees pulled the ropes of the chariot as it is considered an auspicious act..