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Pramukh Swami Maharaj in UK, 2004, London, UK

2 May 2004

Viveksagar Swami starts the Rath Yatra by performing poojan of Harikrishna Maharaj

The beautifully decorated chariots passing through Ealing Road

The colourfully decorated Rath (chariot) of Shri Jagannathji

Children of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha lead the Rath Yatra as part of the Bal Suvarna Jayanti Celebrations

Girls dressed in traditional outfits dance in the Rath Yatra

Children leading the Rath Yatra as part of the Bal Suvarna Jayanti celebrations

The beautifully decorated chariot of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj

Kishores dance in traditional costumes celebrating the grand Rath Yatra

Young girls as part of the Bal Suvarna Jayanti Celebrations lead the ladies at the Rath Yatra

Thousands of devotees participate in the Rath Yatra

Young girls take part in the Rath Yatra wearing colourful saris

Thousands of devotees participate in the Rath Yatra on a glorious sunny day

Even the youngest of children participate in the Rath Yatra

Leader of Brent Council - Cllr. Ann John with the young girls at the Rath Yatra

Swamishri releases a white dove with prayers for World Peace at the end of the Rath Yatra

(right to left) Viveksagar Swami, Atmaswarup Swami, Mayor of London - Ken Livingstone, Lord Toby Harris, Tony McNaulty MP and Barry Gardiner MP release white doves in prayers for World Peace

Children release thousands of balloons at the end of the Rath Yatra at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London