Hundreds of Hindus descended to Slough’s Upton Park Court for an annual celebration.

Participants and spectators took part in the Rathayatra (chariot festival) in Berkshire as part day of blessing, spiritual healing, and positivity.

Slough Observer: The chariot made its way through Slough's Upton Court ParkThe chariot made its way through Slough's Upton Court Park (Image: NQ)

Those in the procession danced, sang, and played instrumentals with some becoming visibly emotional as the day went on.

Slough Observer: Many people attended the event on September 17Many people attended the event on September 17 (Image: NQ)

This is part of the yearly ceremony which originated in India as part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness before it spread to the West in the 1960s.

Slough Observer: Many people were seen dancing and signing at the eventMany people were seen dancing and signing at the event (Image: NQ)

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 Madan Srinivasan, who is a Hare Krishna volunteer and was present at the event, told the Observer: “This is a special festival and it only happened in Puri for a number of years.

“This is one time of the year he will come south and bless all the believers where we get his blessing and kindness.

Slough Observer: Many people were getting emotional during the day Many people were getting emotional during the day (Image: NQ)

“It’s an occasion for people to come together where people sing, dance and enjoy themselves.

“People will get flowers and fruits which are good as they are positive.

“It’s been wonderful to see so many people in the pouring rain.”