The total fundraising goal we are planning to reach for the festival is £7000
Donations received until 24th July 2026 is £5800
Belfast Ratha Yatra 2026
Festival of Chariots (Belfast Rath Yatra) 2026
ISKCON Belfast warmly invites you, your family, and friends to the Festival of Chariots, Ratha Yatra, on Saturday, 25 July 2026, in Belfast City Centre. This celebration is proudly hosted by ISKCON Belfast, with the generous support of our valued community friends.
Please join us for a vibrant Parade of Chariots from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, starting at Writers Square (on Donegall Street) and proceeding to Lower Crescent Gardens. Following the parade, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, enjoy a lively Festival in the Park featuring a free vegetarian feast, live music, vibrant dance and drama, and much more!
Parade Route: The parade will start at Writers Square and proceed along Donegall Street, Royal Avenue, and Donegall Place. It will continue through Donegall Square North, Donegall Square East, Donegall Square South, and Bedford Street. The route will proceed down Dublin Road, along Bradbury Place and University Road, and finish at Crescent Gardens.
Support Belfast Ratha Yatra 2026 – Together We Can Make It Happen!
We humbly seek your support for Belfast Ratha Yatra 2026, a joyful festival of devotion in the heart of the city. Your generous contribution will help cover essential event costs, and any remaining funds will go towards the ISKCON Belfast temple’s repair and maintenance. Your kindness truly makes a difference.
- Transport of Chariot from London, Parking & Decorations – £2,000
- Stage, Lighting, PA System & Generator Hire – £300
- Gazebo Hire, Tables & Chairs – £1500
- Festival Event Insurance -£200
- Portable Toilets Hire – £600
- St John Ambulance Hire and On-Site Medical Support – £350
- Cleaning Supplies – £100
- Van Hire for Maha Prasadam Transport – £200
- Biodegradable Plates, Spoons, Bowls, Cups, Napkins, Gloves, Serving Caps, Trays, Water Bottles – £500
- Breakfast Prasadam for All Volunteers – £100
- A free vegetarian feast (Maha Prasadam) for around 1,000 guests, including food, cooking supplies, and utility costs, with an estimated budget of £1750.
- Flower Garlands for Dieties & guests – £300
Note: More information regarding the park festival schedule from 2 to 5 pm will be updated closer to the festival.
Belfast Ratha Yatra 2025 – Highlights:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Let us come together to glorify Lord Jagannath, Mother Subhadra, Lord Baladeva, and Sudarshan as they bless the streets of Belfast in their beautifully decorated chariot. This free festival celebration is open to all—join us in pulling the ropes of Their Lordships’ chariot, receive their mercy, and enjoy a vibrant day filled with uplifting kirtan, joyous dancing, delicious vegetarian food, and the chanting of the sacred Hare Krishna maha-mantra.
It’s a mesmerising sight and a truly blissful experience!
Please support with your kind donations to celebrate the Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra) . Whatever you can afford, no matter how small, is hugely appreciated.