ISKCON Chicago
ISKCON ChicagoTemple Seva

Rathayatra 2026 · Janmashtami 2026

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Potwash (Sunday)
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Potwash (Sunday)

Clean pots, pans, and kitchen equipment after prasadam distribution. Essential seva!

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ISKCON Chicago Temple, 1716 W Lunt Ave
Sridhar Anand Das
3 joined10 required
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Ice Captain
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Ice Captain

Pick up ice from Jewel Osco at 8AM, 12 PM and 2PM and manage ice supply throughout the festival.

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Millennium Park & Jewel Osco, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
1 joined3 required
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Tent Setup
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Tent Setup

Set up festival tents, canopies, and shade structures at Loyola Park before the festival begins.

6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
7 joined20 required
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Winding Up
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Winding Up

Help with post-festival cleanup, packing tents, and general breakdown at the park.

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
7 joined20 required
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Pot Wash (Saturday)
Open

Sat, Jun 20· Rathayatra 2026

Pot Wash (Saturday)

Clean pots, pans, and kitchen equipment after Prasadam distribution. Essential seva!

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
ISKCON Chicago Temple, 1716 W Lunt Ave
Sridhar Anand Das
3 joined8 required
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Loading / Unloading Prasadam to Van
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Loading / Unloading Prasadam to Van

Assist with loading and unloading prasadam containers to and from the van.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
3 joined8 required
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Unloading at Temple
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Unloading at Temple

Unload equipment and leftover supplies from the van back at the temple.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
ISKCON Chicago Temple, 1716 W Lunt Ave
Krishna Sundar Das
4 joined10 required
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Return Generator
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Return Generator

Return the rented generator to the vendor at 7PM sharp after the festival.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
1 joined2 required
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Bake Sale
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Bake Sale

Help run the bake sale booth — set up, sell baked goods, and clean up.

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
5 joined10 required
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Ticket Counter (Morning)
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Ticket Counter (Morning)

Manage the ticket/registration counter during morning festival hours.

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
6 joined10 required
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Ticket Counter (Afternoon)
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Ticket Counter (Afternoon)

Manage the ticket/registration counter during afternoon festival hours.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
6 joined10 required
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Trash Management
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Trash Management

Keep the festival grounds clean by managing trash and recycling stations.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
3 joined5 required
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Truck Loading: Tents & Equipment
Open

Sat, Jun 20· Rathayatra 2026

Truck Loading: Tents & Equipment

Help load tents, tables, and equipment onto the truck for transport to Loyola Park.

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
ISKCON Chicago Temple, 1716 W Lunt Ave
Krishna Sundar Das
5 joined8 required
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Vegetable Cutting
Open

Sat, Jun 20· Rathayatra 2026

Vegetable Cutting

Assist with cutting and prepping vegetables for the festival feast. A great seva for those who want to contribute to prasadam preparation.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
ISKCON Chicago Temple, 1716 W Lunt Ave
Sridhar Anand Das
17 joined20 required
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Pick up Generator from Home Depot
Open

Sat, Jun 20· Rathayatra 2026

Pick up Generator from Home Depot

Pick up the rented generator from Home Depot. Details will be provided by the admin. Requires a truck or large vehicle.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Home Depot, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
2 joined2 required
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Ratha Cart Decoration
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Ratha Cart Decoration

Decorate the Ratha (chariot) with flowers, fabric, and ornaments. A beautiful and spiritually uplifting seva.

6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
15 joined15 required
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Samosa Making
Open

Sat, Jun 20· Rathayatra 2026

Samosa Making

Help prepare samosas for the Rathayatra festival. Join the kitchen team at the temple for this fun and devotional cooking seva.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ISKCON Chicago Temple, 1716 W Lunt Ave
Krishna Sundar Das
11 joined10 required
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Audio / Tech Volunteer
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Audio / Tech Volunteer

Assist the sound and tech team with microphones, speakers, and AV setup throughout the festival.

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
4 joined3 required
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Print from Walgreens for Bake Sale
Open

Sat, Jun 20· Rathayatra 2026

Print from Walgreens for Bake Sale

Pick up and print materials from Walgreens for the bake sale booth. Not a lot of work once the prints are ready just need to go and pickup the prints and deliver at the temple.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Walgreens, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
3 joined2 required
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Shopping for Festival Supplies
Open

Sat, Jun 20· Rathayatra 2026

Shopping for Festival Supplies

Help purchase supplies needed for the festival. Requires a car. Anytime between 9AM–3PM.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Various locations, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
5 joined3 required
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"Keep it Cool" Coordinator
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

"Keep it Cool" Coordinator

Make sure all volunteers stay hydrated throughout the day. Distribute water and monitor volunteer wellbeing.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Krishna Sundar Das
5 joined3 required
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Serving Prasadam
Open

Sun, Jun 21· Rathayatra 2026

Serving Prasadam

Serve sanctified food (prasadam) to festival attendees. One of the most fulfilling sevas of the day.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Loyola Park, Chicago
Sridhar Anand Das
20 joined10 required