Thousands gathered for a Hindu festival in Kenton and Stanmore on Sunday.

Hindus from Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple in Kenton and Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Stanmore celebrated Rath Yatra on Sunday, July 19.

Three chariots moved through six miles of roads, including Kenton Road, Honeypot Lane, Marsh Lane and Wood Lane after starting at Kenton Temple.

The three chariots were made for the deities: Lord Shree Jagnath (Lord of the Universe_, Shree Baldev and Shree Subhara Devi.

Before the procession, there was a special poojan ceremony at the temple with Vedic mantras and aarti which was performed by the priests.

Kanji Kerai, general secretary of Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple, and Nitesh Hirani, secretary of the temple, said: “The devotees were singing, dancing, playing drums, hand symbols and blowing conch shells with the spiritual atmosphere throughout the procession.

“Spectators were amazed to see devotees in such an ecstatic mood. They were taking photographs and videos to remember the special event.

“It was a good day in the neighbourhood and the community. It is something to be proud of and it is an achievement for the whole Harrow community.”

Guests from India and MP for Harrow East Bob Blackman attended the festival.