With warmer weather finally here, the excitement surrounding the 44th Annual Festival of India (Ratha-Yatra) is growing as each day passes!
Sunday, May 1, 2016 will mark the official launch of the countdown to this year’s festival! The program will begin at 6:00pm and will continue to 9:00pm (extended program).
A special feature of the festival will be the chance for all devotees to observe a special fire yajna wherein auspicious mantras are recited and grains are offered into fire!
The festival schedule will be as follows (subject to change):
6:00pm to 6:30pm – Kirtan (Arati)
6:30pm to 6:35pm – Announcements
6:35pm to 6:55pm – Welcome by Bhaktimarga Swami
6:55pm to 7:40pm – Fire Yajna Ceremony
7:40pm to 8:00pm – Ratha-Yatra 2016 Presentation
8:00pm to 8:30pm – Kirtan (Arati)
8:30pm – Vegetarian Feast (Prasadam)