Iskcon Leicester

Leicester Rathayatra, Festival of Chariots, Celebrating 60 Years of ISKCON The Hare Krishna Festival of Chariots returns to Leicester on Sunday 28 June 2026, bringing colour, music, and celebration to the city’s streets.One of the brightest processions in the Midlands, the vibrant festival will begin at Gallowtree Gate with a tumultuous welcome ceremony called a pahandi....

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Leicester Rathayatra, Festival of Chariots, Celebrating 60 Years of ISKCON The Hare Krishna Festival of Chariots returns to Leicester on Sunday 28 June 2026, bringing colour, music, and celebration to the city’s streets.One of the brightest processions in the Midlands, the vibrant festival will begin at Gallowtree Gate with a tumultuous welcome ceremony called a pahandi....

Rathayatra Festival of Chariots returns next Sunday 28th June

Rathayatra Leicester’s city centre will burst into colour, music, and spiritual celebration as the Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots returns this year, inviting the entire community to join in a joyful cultural experience. The parade will start from ISKCON Leicester, City Centre and continue through the ci...

Sunday Afternoon Program with special guest, Madanagopala Prabhu

🗓️ Sunday, 21st June 2026
📍 Avanti Fields School

Schedule:
🕞 3:30pm – Guru Puja
📖 4:15pm – Class: by HG Madanagopala Das

🎶 Followed by uplifting Kīrtan
🍽️ Concludes with Prasādam

HG Madanagopala Das joined ISKCON in Nairobi in 1991 and moved to the US in 1993, where he was initiated by HH Satsvarupa Dasa Gosvami. He currently holds several leadership roles, including faculty member at GBC College, Temple Director of ISKCON Parsippany, and North American Co-Director of ISKCON Communications.

In 2022, he accepted the service of diksha guru under his spiritual master’s instruction. Professionally, he works as an IT Manager at a global hedge fund and lives in New Jersey with his wife and son.

🥭 Radha Madhava Mango Darshan 🥭

‘On a mango tree, there are ripened mangoes and green mangoes. The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the ripened mango of the desire tree of Vedic knowledge: nigama-kalpa-taror galitaṁ phalam. If the mango is tasted by the parrot, it becomes doubly tasty. The word śuka means parrot, and Śukadeva Gosvāmī spoke Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. It is therefore more relishable from his lips.’

Parama Ekadashi 2026

Parama Ekadashi is one of the most sacred events, occurring during the holy Purushottama (Adhika) Maas.

Observing a fast on Parama Ekadashi helps devotees progress on the path of devotion. Devotees are recommended to spend the day chanting the holy names of the Lord, reading sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, and engaging in devotional activities.

This sacred day inspires everyone to cultivate purity, compassion, and devotion in their daily lives.

Fast timings for Leicester:
📅 Date: Thursday 11th June 2026
🌅 Break Fast Time: 04:40am - 10:16am on Friday 12th June 2026

LEICESTER RATHAYATRA Festival of Chariots 2026

Join us on Sunday 28th June 2026 as Leicester’s city centre comes alive with a joyful celebration of devotion and spirituality.

Experience the breathtaking sight of a majestic 40ft hand-pulled chariot carrying the magnificent Deities of Lord Jagannath (Krishna), Lord Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi.

The procession will journey from Leicester City Centre, along the famous Golden Mile, and into Cossington Park, accompanied by joyous music, traditional dancing, and devotional chanting.

✨ All welcome!
🎶 Live Music & Kirtan
💃 Cultural Performances
🍛 Free Vegetarian Food

Bring your family and friends and be part of one of Leicester’s most spectacular and uplifting celebrations.

📅 Sunday 28th June 2026
📍 Leicester City Centre → Golden Mile → Cossington Park

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Janananda Goswami

Sunday Afternoon Program

🗓️ Sunday, 31 May 2026
📍 Avanti Fields School

🕞 3:30pm – Guru Puja
📖 4:15pm – Class by HH Janananda Goswami Maharaja

🎶 Followed by uplifting Kīrtan
🍽️ Concludes with Prasādam

Snana Yatra Festival — the sacred bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi

Join us on Sunday 14 June 2026, to celebrate the Jagannath Snana Yatra festival at Avanti Fields School.

3.00pm : Guru Puja
⁠⁠3.30pm : Abhishek
4.30pm : Class by HG Kripamoya Das
5.30pm : Kirtan
5.45pm : Prashadam

Donations
You can support the festival by giving a donation here: bit.ly/donate_fest