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Chariots festival a racing sucess
MUSIC, singing and lavishly decorated chariots all made up Birmingham's city centre Rathayatra Festival on Sunday.
The event, which is a major celebration in the Hare Krishna faith, is one of the oldest in the world and this is the seventh time it has been held in Birmingham.
Huge chariots - which are meant to represent the carriages of gods Jaganneth, Babhadra and Subhadra - were carried from Victoria Square through the centre of Birmingham and then back to the square for celebrations.
Among the attractions at the event were drama shows, free food and a village of markets.
Nitai Charan Das, organiser and Birmingham Temple president, said: "Rathayatra is a festival that brings everyone together to remember and reflect on our relationship with God."
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