Iskcon Ottawa

Iskcon Ottawa Please visit the ISKCON Ottawa Hare Krishna Temple, home of Their Lordships Sri Sri Gaura Nitai. The temple is situated in the heart of Canada's capital city.

Our weekly Sunday Feasts start at 3:00pm.

🚩 Shatter Lifetimes of Karma with a Single Step! ✨Did you know that pulling the ropes of the giant chariot is a sacred a...
06/25/2026

🚩 Shatter Lifetimes of Karma with a Single Step! ✨

Did you know that pulling the ropes of the giant chariot is a sacred act of Kaya-Seva that instantly clears away lifetimes of past karma?

Don't miss this rare, auspicious opportunity right here in Ottawa! Bring your family and friends to touch the ropes, pull the Lord, and join the celebration. 🎉

🕌 OTTAWA RATHA YATRA FESTIVAL 2026 🕌
📅 Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Location: Sandy Hill Community Centre Park
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION & FREE Vegetarian Feast for all!

Festival Highlights:
🚩Giant Chariot Parade
🎶 Live Kirtan & Music
🍲 Free Delicious Feast
🏰 Free Kids Zone & Bouncy Castle

Come for the blessings, stay for the bliss! See you there! 🙌❤️
🌐 More Info: https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

Clear out your camera roll, because your phone is about to get a serious upgrade in color, energy, and joy! 📸✨The Ottawa...
06/24/2026

Clear out your camera roll, because your phone is about to get a serious upgrade in color, energy, and joy! 📸✨

The Ottawa Ratha Yatra Festival is an absolute visual masterpiece. From the towering, beautifully hand-decorated giant chariot rolling through the streets to the colorful traditional attire, dynamic cultural dances, and thousands of smiling faces, every single corner is a memory worth capturing.

Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or just love soaking in vibrant summer vibes, you won't want to miss a single moment of this historic celebration.

Best of all, the entire experience is completely free:
🚜 Pull a massive, majestic chariot alongside the community
🎶 Dance and sing to high-energy live music and mantra meditation
🍛 Enjoy a delicious, FREE Vegetarian Feast
🏰 Bring the little ones to our FREE Kids Zone with a giant bouncy castle

🎈 FREE ADMISSION — Everyone Welcome!
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park

Get your phone ready and bring your family out for an unforgettable day! Who is taking your photos this year? Tag your festival buddy below! 👇
🔗 Plan your day and view the full schedule: https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

⚠️ Official Ratha Yatra Warning ⚠️You arrive thinking:"I'll just stop by for 10 minutes."Then the music starts.Then you ...
06/22/2026

⚠️ Official Ratha Yatra Warning ⚠️
You arrive thinking:
"I'll just stop by for 10 minutes."
Then the music starts.
Then you see the chariot.
Then someone hands you prasadam.
Then suddenly it's four hours later.
Don't say we didn't warn you. 😄
📅 July 18, 2026

📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park
🚩 Giant Chariot Parade
🎶 Live Music & Dancing
🍛 Free Vegetarian Feast
🎟 Free Admission
🌐 https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

Riding a bike along the canal? Classic. Visiting the ByWard Market? Always fun. Watching fireworks at Parliament? Beauti...
06/21/2026

Riding a bike along the canal? Classic. Visiting the ByWard Market? Always fun. Watching fireworks at Parliament? Beautiful.

But pulling a massive, multi-ton, beautifully hand-decorated chariot through the streets alongside thousands of people? Now that is a true bucket-list experience you can only check off once a year! 🚜✨

Come be a part of history and high-energy joy at the Ottawa Ratha Yatra Festival on Saturday, July 18. Whether you are pulling the ropes of the chariot, dancing to the live music, or just soaking in the incredible culture, it’s an afternoon you will never forget.

Best of all, the entire day is open to everyone for free:
🎶 Live Kirtan & Musical Mantra Meditation
💃 Dynamic Cultural Stage Performances
🍛 A Delicious, FREE Vegetarian Feast
🏰 FREE Kids Zone with a giant bouncy castle and family games

🎈 FREE ADMISSION — Everyone Welcome!
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park

Ready to add something extraordinary to your summer plans? Tag the friends you want to check this off with! 🫵👇
🔗 Full festival schedule & details: https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

Some festivals are events.Others become memories you carry long after the day is over.Join us for Ottawa Ratha Yatra — a...
06/20/2026

Some festivals are events.

Others become memories you carry long after the day is over.
Join us for Ottawa Ratha Yatra — a celebration of music, community, joy, and togetherness in the heart of the city.

📅 July 18, 2026
📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park

🚩 Giant Chariot Parade
🎶 Live Music & Kirtan
🍛 Free Vegetarian Feast
🎟 Free Admission

🌐 https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/
Come feel it for yourself.

We all know what downtown traffic feels like... 😩 But on Saturday, July 18, we have a completely different kind of downt...
06/20/2026

We all know what downtown traffic feels like... 😩 But on Saturday, July 18, we have a completely different kind of downtown experience waiting for you!

Ditch the gridlock and choose joy! Bring your family and friends to the Ottawa Ratha Yatra Festival at Sandy Hill Community Centre Park. Trade the sound of honking horns for uplifting live music, dancing, and a vibrant community celebration.

Best of all? Admission and lunch are completely covered:
🚜 Pull a giant, magnificent chariot through the streets
🎶 Immerse yourself in live kirtan and musical mantra meditation
🍛 Enjoy a delicious, FREE Vegetarian Feast
🏰 Let the kids play in our FREE Kids Zone with a giant bouncy castle

🎈 FREE ADMISSION — Everyone Welcome!
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park

Which side of the picture would you rather be on? 😉 Tag your festival crew and join the fun! 👇
🔗 Full event details: https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

We said what we said! 😉 Is this actually Ottawa’s best free meal? There's only one way to find out!Come hungry to the Ot...
06/19/2026

We said what we said! 😉 Is this actually Ottawa’s best free meal? There's only one way to find out!

Come hungry to the Ottawa Ratha Yatra Festival on Saturday, July 18. We are serving up a massive, completely FREE, and absolutely delicious vegetarian feast for everyone in attendance. Prepared with love and traditional aromatic spices, it’s a full cultural culinary experience you won't want to miss. 🍛✨

Come for the food, but stay for the incredible festival vibe:
🚜 The iconic Chariot Parade
🎶 Live music, mantra meditation, & cultural dance performances
🏰 Free Kids Zone with a bouncy castle & activities
🛍️ Henna, face painting, boutiques, and more!

🎈 FREE ADMISSION & FREE FEAST — Everyone Welcome!
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park

Bring your friends, your family, and an empty stomach. See if you can prove us wrong! 🍲👇
🔗 Plan your festival day here: https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

🗓️ The countdown is officially ON! 30 Days to go! 🗓️In exactly one month, the energy, music, and colors of Ratha Yatra w...
06/19/2026

🗓️ The countdown is officially ON! 30 Days to go! 🗓️

In exactly one month, the energy, music, and colors of Ratha Yatra will take over Ottawa! Get ready to pull the giant chariot, dance in the streets, and enjoy an incredible day of community.

Make sure it's marked in your calendar so you don't miss out:
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION & FREE Vegetarian Feast for all!

Tell us in the comments: Are your dancing shoes ready? 💃🕺👇
🔗 Plan your day & learn more: https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

🎉 OTTAWA RATHA YATRA FESTIVAL 2026 🎉📅 July 18, 2026📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park🚩 Giant Chariot Parade🎶 Live Music🍛...
06/18/2026

🎉 OTTAWA RATHA YATRA FESTIVAL 2026 🎉

📅 July 18, 2026
📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park

🚩 Giant Chariot Parade
🎶 Live Music
🍛 Free Vegetarian Feast
Everyone welcome.

More information:
https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

When you see a giant, colorful chariot rolling through the city with live music and an incredible crowd... you don't ask...
06/18/2026

When you see a giant, colorful chariot rolling through the city with live music and an incredible crowd... you don't ask questions, you just join the fun! 😂🙌

The countdown is on for one of Ottawa’s most vibrant, unique, and joyful summer traditions. Whether you’ve been coming for years or you’re just wondering what all the excitement is about, everyone is invited to pull the chariot, dance along, and celebrate with us!

🎉 Ottawa Ratha Yatra Festival 2026
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
📍 Sandy Hill Community Centre Park
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION & FREE Vegetarian Feast for all!

Tag that one friend who would definitely join you without asking any questions! 🫵👇
🔗 Get all the details and plan your day: https://iskconottawa.ca/ratha-yatra-2026/

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212 Somerset Street East
Ottawa, ON
K1N6V4

Opening Hours

Monday 4am - 8am
12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 4am - 8am
12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 4am - 8am
12pm - 7pm
Sunday 3pm - 5pm

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