The Festival of Chariots (Ratha-Yatra) is taking place until Monday at the Bay of Plenty lawns on the Durban beachfront. Hosted by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, this free cultural event features music, dance, theatre and complimentary vegetarian meals. The festival commences at 11am daily and ends at 9pm.
Sights from the Festival of Chariots.
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Devotees during the chariot process along the Durban beachfront.
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The road was awash with colour.
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The vibrancy at the festival.
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One of the chariots.
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Scenes at at the festival site.
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Three chariots lined up.
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Devotees worshipping with smile.
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