Experience the Ultimate Celebration of Music, Food, and Culture

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18
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45
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Event Schedule

September 7th, 2025

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Ratha Yatra Parade

RATHA YATRA PARADE

PARADE BEGINS AT 3:00 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.

Parade Route

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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

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

Colorful saris

TRY A SARI

Wrap yourself in a traditional sari and feel like Indian royalty.

Location

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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: $32,500

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