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Event Schedule

September 7th, 2025

Scissortail Park

3PM Event Starts

3:00 - 3:10pm
‎‎ Gathering
3:10 - 3:25pm
‎‎ Shivam Dol Tasha Pathak
3:25 - 4:00pm
‎‎ HG Yugal Kishore Prabhuji's speech on the significance of the Rathayatra. Followed by Arati.
4:00 - 4:05pm
‎‎ Welcome dance by Hema Kiran(Swagatam Krsna)
4:05 - 5:00pm
‎‎ Jagannatha Procession
5:00 - 5:10pm
‎‎ Shivam Dol Tasha Pathak
5:10 - 5:30pm
‎‎ OKC Bhakti Yoga - Kids Harinama Sankirtan
5:30 - 5:40pm
‎‎ Raas Abhinay Dance Academy
5:40 - 5:50pm
‎‎ Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak
5:45 - 6:00pm
‎‎ Sainrithya Dance Academy
6:00 - 6:35pm
‎‎ OKC Bhakti Yoga - Leela Kirtan (Enacting pastime of Great Devotee Dhruva Maharaj)
6:35 - 7:35pm
‎‎ Discourse by HG Yugal Kishore Prabhuji
7:35 - 8:05pm
‎‎ OKC Bhakti Yoga Sunday School Kids - Srimad Bhagavad Gita 12th chapter Sloka Recitation
8:05 - 8:20pm
‎‎ Odissi Nrutya Dance Academy
8:20 - 9:00pm
‎‎ OKC and Tulsa Bhakta Brunda - Harinaam Sankirtan
Scissortail Park Event Map

MAP & RATHA YATRA PARADE

PARADE BEGINS AT 4:05 PM AND ENDS AT 5:00 PM

This re-enactment of the famous Ratha Yatra parade, also celebrated as the Festival of Chariots, is rooted in ancient India's bhakti or devotional tradition. It has been observed annually for more than 3,000 years in the holy city of Jagannatha Puri in Orissa, India, making it one of the world's longest-running street festival.

It is celebrated in major city centers around the world, including New York City's Fifth Avenue and London's Piccadilly Circus.

Event Map Legend

🔴 Red Route: Ratha Yatra Procession Path

🟢 Green Route: Main Access & Parking Route

🔵 Blue Area: Paid Parking

📍 Numbers 1-15: Vendor Stalls (list below)

🎭 Great Lawn: Main Event Area

Parade Route Details

  • The procession will follow the red route around the Love's Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn
  • 12 numbered stations will be set up around the Great Lawn for various activities
  • Main entrance is via the green route from Oklahoma City Blvd
  • Paid parking is available in the designated blue area
  • The procession starts and ends near the Scissortail Park pin marker

Vendor Stalls

Non-Food Vendor Stalls (around the Great Lawn)

  • 1. Henna
  • 2. Gopi Dots N Henna
  • 3. Face Painting
  • 4. Kids Games Corner
  • 5. Juice Jam
  • 6. Turban tying
  • 7. Jewelry
  • 8. Information Center
  • 9. Ask A Monk
  • 10. Matchless Gifts
  • 11. Ayurveda
  • 12. Massaging
  • 13. Yoga in the Park

Food Vendor Stalls (On S Robinson Ave)

  • 13. Desi corner
  • 14. Govinda's
  • 15. Satvik Kitchen

🚗 Parking Information

Paid Parking: Available in the designated area between S Robinson Ave and S Broadway

Access Route: Enter via Oklahoma City Blvd → S Robinson Ave → SW 6th St

Alternative: Street parking available throughout the surrounding area

ACTIVITIES

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

Have a day full of laughter and games for the entire family - arts and crafts for children of all ages.

AYURVEDA HEALTH

Learn more about this holistic approach to health that allows you to become a balanced, vital, happy person by eating the right foods for your body type.

Samosas

TASTE OF INDIA

Taste the Festival of Joy in the delicious, authentically Indian foods prepared with love. Includes North Indian, South Indian, and Class Indian Street Food.

Monk giving a gift

ASK A MONK

Harmonize the inner joy in your heart through the secrets of India's philosophy and meditation practices. Q&A sessions with practicing monks.

People doing yoga

YOGA IN THE PARK

Join some of Oklahomas' leading yogis for yoga in the Park.

Henna art on hand

HENNA AND FACE PAINTING

Head on over to the Henna and face painting booth and have beautiful designs hand drawn on your body.

Colorful saris

TRY A SARI, DHOTI, OR TURBAN

Wrap yourself in traditional indian wear and feel like Indian royalty.

Location & Directions

Scissortail Park

300 SW 7th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109, at the Plaza Area

September 7th

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Multiple parking lots and street parking available within walking distance

Get Directions

SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL

PROGRAM & ITEM SPONSORSHIPS

  • Chariot / Ratha Cart: $8,000
  • Sanctified Vegetarian Food: $3,500
  • Flowers and Decorations $2,500
  • Deity Dresses and Paraphernalia: $1,000
  • Rentals, Permits, Trucks, etc: $10,000
  • Event Expenses: $3,000
  • Devotee Accommodations: $2,000
  • Flyers & Marketing: $2,500

    • Total Sponsorship: $35,000

Please sponsor a specific aspect of the festival and directly contribute to its success.