<div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5">ISKCON Halifax is excited to announce the 4th Annual Chariot Fest!</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5"> </div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5">June 7th at the Garrison Grounds - Parade from 12-2pm followed by Cultural Exhibition from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm.</div> Fueled by your support, last year's Chariot Fest in Halifax was a resounding success! We shared the vibrant culture of India with HRM, serving 6000 free meals and filling the streets with joyous song and dance as we pulled the magnificent chariot. Together, we're building a cherished annual tradition! Get ready for the 4th Annual Halifax Chariot Fest. Picture this: a gorgeous chariot rolling down Spring Garden Road with the stunning Lord Jagannatha! Join the vibrant parade, then dive into a festival at the Garrison Grounds bursting with free delicious food, music, dancing, cultural performances, spiritual goodies, and kids' activities! It's a chance to immerse yourself in an incredible ancient tradition – you won't want to miss it! Inspired by last year's success, we're eager to bring Chariot Fest back to Halifax! Your kind contribution, big or small, will help make this vibrant celebration a reality once more. Please donate what you can and share the joy with your loved ones! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1746458166/wysiwyg/hapgyamlcxespqwkqrdc.jpg" style="width:812px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;background-clip:padding-box" /> <strong style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-weight:700;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">How can you help? You can help bring Chariot Fest back to Halifax through your generous donations, which are vital for covering the significant costs of this large-scale event. Additionally, we welcome volunteers who wish to contribute their time and skills. Every contribution is deeply appreciated and, we believe, will be recognized. Please donate as you are able! <div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5">An overview of the various expenditures is as follows:</div><ul><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Acquiring a 30-foot-tall chariot from Quebec</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Preparing food (prasadam) for 8,000 people</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Renting a festival venue</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Obtaining event insurance</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Electrical</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Fees for permits, police escorts, etc.</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Renting big tents, chairs, a stage, tables, etc.</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Renting music equipment</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Decorations for the chariot and festival grounds</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Renting toilets, washing stations, and garbage collection service</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Ordering boutique items and books like Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-bhagavatam, etc.</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Printing banners, posters, pamphlets, displays, etc.</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Rentals such as transportation vehicles, Food Equipment, etc.</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Advertising/promotion</li><li style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Tahoma">Miscellaneous supplies and tools</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1746458775/wysiwyg/ykw0ismsyc7hpbqoycz3.jpg" style="width:790px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;background-clip:padding-box" /> <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(37, 37, 37); font-family: CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">Any additional funds left over after the Ratha Yatra Festival will go into future ISKCON Halifax events and projects. And hey, if you can't wait for the chariot, join us for our weekly Saturday Love Feast at our new temple (29 Westwood Blvd, 12-4 pm)! Expect chanting,  dancing, a delicious free feast, and talks that might blow your spiritual socks off. Come hungry for both food and enlightenment! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1746458613/wysiwyg/vs2jaus9cngqkpce1sew.jpg" style="width:798px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;max-width:calc(100% - 10px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;background-clip:padding-box" /> <div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5">We sincerely appreciate any contribution to this event.</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5"> </div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5">Your servants,</div>On behalf of the ISKCON Halifax Team ➡️ <a href="https://www.halifaxchariotfestival.ca" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_new">Visit the Chariot Festival Site</a> ➡️ <a href="https://www.iskconhalifax.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_new">Learn about ISKCON Halifax</a> ➡️ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iskconhalifaxcenter" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_new">Follow us on Facebook</a> ➡️ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iskconhalifax" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_new">See our story on Instagram</a>

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<div>ISKCON Halifax is excited to announce the 4th Annual Chariot Fest!</div><div> </div><div>June 7th at the Garrison Grounds - Parade from 12-2pm followed by Cultural Exhibition from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm.</div> Fueled by your support, last year's Chariot Fest in Halifax was a resounding success! We shared the vibrant culture of India with HRM, serving 6000 free meals and filling the streets with joyous song and dance as we pulled the magnificent chariot. Together, we're building a cherished annual tradition! Get ready for the 4th Annual Halifax Chariot Fest. Picture this: a gorgeous chariot rolling down Spring Garden Road with the stunning Lord Jagannatha! Join the vibrant parade, then dive into a festival at the Garrison Grounds bursting with free delicious food, music, dancing, cultural performances, spiritual goodies, and kids' activities! It's a chance to immerse yourself in an incredible ancient tradition – you won't want to miss it! Inspired by last year's success, we're eager to bring Chariot Fest back to Halifax! Your kind contribution, big or small, will help make this vibrant celebration a reality once more. Please donate what you can and share the joy with your loved ones! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1746458166/wysiwyg/hapgyamlcxespqwkqrdc.jpg" style="width:812px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" /> How can you help? You can help bring Chariot Fest back to Halifax through your generous donations, which are vital for covering the significant costs of this large-scale event. Additionally, we welcome volunteers who wish to contribute their time and skills. Every contribution is deeply appreciated and, we believe, will be recognized. Please donate as you are able! <div>An overview of the various expenditures is as follows:</div><ul><li>Acquiring a 30-foot-tall chariot from Quebec</li><li>Preparing food (prasadam) for 8,000 people</li><li>Renting a festival venue</li><li>Obtaining event insurance</li><li>Electrical</li><li>Fees for permits, police escorts, etc.</li><li>Renting big tents, chairs, a stage, tables, etc.</li><li>Renting music equipment</li><li>Decorations for the chariot and festival grounds</li><li>Renting toilets, washing stations, and garbage collection service</li><li>Ordering boutique items and books like Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-bhagavatam, etc.</li><li>Printing banners, posters, pamphlets, displays, etc.</li><li>Rentals such as transportation vehicles, Food Equipment, etc.</li><li>Advertising/promotion</li><li>Miscellaneous supplies and tools</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1746458775/wysiwyg/ykw0ismsyc7hpbqoycz3.jpg" style="width:790px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" /> Any additional funds left over after the Ratha Yatra Festival will go into future ISKCON Halifax events and projects. And hey, if you can't wait for the chariot, join us for our weekly Saturday Love Feast at our new temple (29 Westwood Blvd, 12-4 pm)! Expect chanting,  dancing, a delicious free feast, and talks that might blow your spiritual socks off. Come hungry for both food and enlightenment! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1746458613/wysiwyg/vs2jaus9cngqkpce1sew.jpg" style="width:798px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" /> <div>We sincerely appreciate any contribution to this event.</div><div> </div><div>Your servants,</div>On behalf of the ISKCON Halifax Team ➡️ <a href="https://www.halifaxchariotfestival.ca" target="_new">Visit the Chariot Festival Site</a> ➡️ <a href="https://www.iskconhalifax.com" target="_new">Learn about ISKCON Halifax</a> ➡️ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iskconhalifaxcenter" target="_new">Follow us on Facebook</a> ➡️ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iskconhalifax" target="_new">See our story on Instagram</a>

ISKCON Halifax's 4th Annual Chariot Fest (Ratha Yatra)

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HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS (ISKCON HALIFAX)

### Context Profile for Halifax International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON Halifax)

#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause
ISKCON Halifax is dedicated to promoting the teachings and practices of Krishna Consciousness, which emphasizes devotion to Lord Krishna and the principles of bhakti (devotion) and community service. Their mission is to foster spiritual growth, cultural understanding, and community engagement through various programs and events that celebrate the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and other Vedic scriptures.

#### 2. Type of Activities
- **Cultural Events**: The organization hosts various cultural and spiritual events, including the Ratha Yatra (Festival of Chariot), which celebrates Lord Jagannath.
- **Community Programs**: They engage in community outreach, providing educational resources about Krishna Consciousness and organizing gatherings for worship and fellowship.
- **Fundraising Campaigns**: Regular fundraising initiatives, such as the recent campaign for Ratha Yatra, aim to support their activities and community services.

#### 3. Tone of Voice
The tone of voice used by ISKCON Halifax is warm, inviting, and friendly. Communications often convey a sense of gratitude and community spirit, aiming to inspire and engage individuals in their mission. The language is accessible and inclusive, making it easy for newcomers to feel welcomed.

#### 4. Emoji Usage
The organization does not prominently use emojis in their communications. The tone remains professional and heartfelt without relying on emojis to convey emotion or engagement.

#### 5. Key Facts
- **Founding Information**: Specific founding details are not provided on the website; further research may be required to obtain this information.
- **Scale**: The organization operates with a small team and engages a community of devotees and volunteers.
- **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed, the organization emphasizes community involvement and spiritual outreach as key indicators of their impact.
- **Volunteer Information**: Opportunities for volunteering are encouraged, particularly in relation to events and community service initiatives.

#### 6. Writing Guidelines
- **Style**: Maintain a warm and friendly tone that reflects the community-oriented nature of the organization.
- **Content Structure**: Use clear, concise language that is easy to understand, with a focus on inviting participation and support.
- **Call to Action**: Include strong calls to action that encourage donations, volunteering, and spreading awareness about their mission.
- **Gratitude**: Express appreciation for support and involvement, reinforcing the community spirit.

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HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS (ISKCON HALIFAX)

ISKCON Halifax's 4th Annual Chariot Fest (Ratha Yatra)

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