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Festival of India 2018

Ratha Yatra or the Festival of India (Chariots) is one of the world’s oldest religious festivals, originally celebrated in Jagannath Puri. By the mercy of Srila Prabhupada this festival is now being celebrated all over the world. In the summer of 1967, the city of San Francisco saw the Western world’s first Ratha Yatra. Many other swamis and yogis journeyed to the West in the past, but none of them had the vision of Srila Prabhupada: to establish the Krishna conscious culture of ancient India without watering it down. Srila Prabhupada introduced Lord Jagannatha to the Western world and also inaugurated the Ratha Yatra ceremony, in its original format. New Vrindaban will celebrate this international festival for the third year in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia.

Festival of India

Hosted by the Palace of Gold! Live music, dancing, yoga and a parade. For more information, please call 304-843-1600.

New Vrindaban Open House

The Palace of Gold and New Vrindaban will host an Open House to Celebrate their 50th Anniversary! Overlooking the Appalachian hills and valleys, Prabhupada's Palace of Gold is reminiscent of an Indian kingdom. Enjoy leisurely walks through our award winning gardens or sit by the lotus pond and enjoy a smoothie. Inside, see sunlight colors through thirty-one stained glass windows reflected in crystal chandeliers and mirrored ceilings. Walk upon intricate marble floors and inlaid walls. Fifty-two varieties of marble and onyx imported from Europe, Asia and Africa. In the Grand Hall hangs a giant French chandelier over 150 years old. Murals depicting ancient Indian classics are painted on the ceiling in the tradition of Renaissance masters. Walls and pillars are accented with semi-precious stones and pure gold. Under the thirty-ton main dome is a 4200 piece crystal ceiling. Four royal peacock windows display more than 1,500 pieces of hand-crafted stained glass. Peacock and lotus motifs pervade the Palace, etched into numerous windows and carved into doors. Peacocks are traditionally associated with Royalty and Lord Krishna, who wears a peacock feather in His hair. For more information about this event call 304-843-1600.

Festival of Colors- World’s Happiest Event

Join us for the Worlds Happiest Event!; 12pm – 6pm at the Palace of Gold Food, Music, Yoga, throw color & Dance. Truly a cultural experience and one great happy family friendly event. More info @ www.festivalofcolors.us

Appearance of Lord Ramachandra Festival

Appearance of Lord Ramachandra; Fast till sunset on Friday.