Houston Ratha Yatra (Festival of Chariots)

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Houston Ratha Yatra (Festival of Chariots)

Community & CultureCultural & Heritage FestivalsFestivals (Arts/Music)Community & Culture / Cultural & Heritage Festivals
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Historic VenueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersShowcaseFestivalFree AdmissionPublicLive Music
When:
July 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Where:
Orissa Culture Center Auditorium, 3101 Fuqua St., Houston, TX
Source:
Events from April 24 – May 31 – Houston Cultural Events Calendar

Houston Chariot Festival 2026 (Ratha Yatra) is a free, family-friendly celebration of arts, culture, and community presented by the Orissa Culture Center (OCC). Scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, the festival has been a Houston tradition since 2008, attracting thousands of residents and visitors from across Texas and beyond. Held at the beautiful new Orissa Culture Center, 3101 Fuqua Street, Houston, TX, the festival features a vibrant procession of Lord of the Universe ( Sri Jagannatha’s) c

Family & KidsLive MusicFestivals (Arts/Music)Historic VenueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersShowcaseFestivalFree AdmissionPublic

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  • City coverage

    Pearland, TX

  • Primary source

    Events from April 24 – May 31 – Houston Cultural Events Calendar

  • Categories

    Community & Culture, Cultural & Heritage Festivals, Festivals (Arts/Music)

  • Signals

    Family & Kids, Live Music, Festivals (Arts/Music), Historic Venue