The Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad celebrated the grand 4th annual Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra in Kokapet on Saturday, drawing thousands of devotees into a display of devotion, tradition and communal harmony. The decorated chariot carrying the divine Deities of Sri Sri Radha Govinda was pulled with enthusiasm by devotees from all walks of life, accompanied by sankirtans and the generous distribution of prasadam throughout the procession.

The Yatra commenced at Sri Krishna Goseva Mandal Goshala near Gandipet Main Road “Y” Junction and proceeded through Kokapet “X” Road, Allu Studios, 7 Hills Gated Community, Rajapushpa Atria and Golden Mile Road, culminating at the Hare Krishna Heritage Tower project site. Residents along the route offered prayers and received darshan as the chariot passed through their neighborhoods.

The celebrations began with an inaugural Puja, Prathama Arati and the customary brooming ceremony. The event was graced by Honorable Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, Judge, High Court for the State of Telangana as Chief Guest and presided over by His Grace Sriman Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji (MTech, IIT-Madras), President of the Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad and Regional President of The Akshaya Patra Foundation (Telangana & Andhra Pradesh).

Over 500 devotees pulled the chariot in unison, symbolizing collective dedication and solidarity.