Written by TC Team
The Odisha Community of Japan, together with their sponsors and patrons, will celebrate the Ratha Yatra (also called Ratha Jatra) for the 18th time.
What happens?
During the event, a 4-meter-tall chariot is pulled by participants on a road near Kawasaki Station. In addition to the chariot pulling, spectacular dances and colorful plays are performed during the parade and Prasad (a small vegetarian dish) is distributed afterward. Witness an ancient Hindu traditional festival, where the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken out of their temples for a symbolic journey among the people.
Schedule
All timings are estimated.
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- 14:00: Cultural performances begin at Kawasaki City Hall
- 15:45: Grand procession begins
- 17:30: Chariot arrives at Higashida Park
How to get there
The parade will begin at Kawasaki City Hall and end at Higashida Park. Both are an 8-minute walk from Kawasaki Station.
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