Sat, August 31, 2024 —
Sat, August 31, 2024 —
FLAVORS OF INDIA, WASHINGTON LARGEST FESTIVAL OF CHARIOTS -- UNIQUE FESTIVAL
- FREE parking and admission
- FREE food
- TONS of activities:
- kids activities
- yoga and wellness
- ethnic shopping
- cooking demos
- delicious food court
- henna
- live entertainment
And so much more! Don’t miss the bliss! All ages invited!
Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath. The festival commemorates Jagannath's annual visit to Gundicha Temple via Mausi Maa Temple. As part of Ratha Yatra, the deities of Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and younger sister Subhadra are taken out in a procession out of Jagannath Temple and placed in the Ratha, then the Ratha is pulled across to the other temple. It is considered very auspicious to pull this ratha or cart.
At the Flavors of India festival, where the Ratha Yatra ends, there will be cultural activities, shopping, and free food will be served.
The festival site will feature 30-plus tents with various forms of entertainment, a FREE food, dancing, live music, shopping, henna, Vedic culture and arts, and many more kid activities. Visitors can expect an event filled with colorful floats, traditional costumes, unique music, and dramas. The whole family will enjoy exploring the unique cultural, educational displays and exhibitions,as well as a COMPLIMENTARY food revealing the spiritual heart of India.
Replications of this festival take place all over the world, including in London, New York City, Los Angeles and Toronto . Over one million people participate in this thousands year-old Indian celebration, so don’t miss out on the FREE opportunity to learn about the fascinating culture of India . Everyone is invited to bring their family and friends to experience this extraordinary event and commemorate in an ancient tradition. All are welcome and admission is FREE.
