Curtain Raiser opening song by memebers of OCC as a devotional offering at the feet of Lord Jagannath to set the tone at the onset of the Cultural Extravaganza.

Dr. Sen Pathak, Ph.D., F.N.A.Sc, Professor Emeritus, Cancer Biology at the The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, will talk about significance of Lord Jagannath's chariot festival and aspects of universal brotherhood.

Riyaaz Qawwali is an ensemble that represents the unique diversity and plurality of South Asia and Sufi Music.

Dance of Asian America is a not-for-profit 501 (c) organization promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of China through authentic Chinese dance.

The premier classic mariachi band of the Houston area, from Katy Texas all the way to The Woodlands, Pearland, Sugar Land, Humble, Pasadena and Clear Lake.

From a full band (lights and big sound) to accoustic up close and personal, "Way Station" is your undeniable choice!

Indian Classical Dance & Music; Pankaj Charan, Kelu Charan, & Gangadhar Style Of Odissi.

KALAANGAN, the Odissi School of Dance is located in Sugar Land, Texas. Kalaangan was established in 2003 as a centre of the performing arts, dedicated exclusively to Odissi.

Anjali, Texas’ first and premier Indian dance academy, has blossomed into a renowned institution, under the direction of its Founder, internationally reputed danseuse Rathna Kumar.

Students of Smt. Guru Indrani Parthasarathy Artistic Director of "Abhinaya School of Performing Arts" would perform dances choreographed in Bharathanatyam to traditional and contemporary themes.

A Chantig by Vedic Scholars and Priests of Various Hindu Temples of Houston

Lord Jagannth along with His Brother Balabhadra and Sister Subhadra are carried in a royal procession to the charriot by devotees..

Devotees pull the chariot with utmost devotion with Kirtan by Devotees of ISKCON, Gaudiya Math and Namdwar and women doing "Garbha" on the streets.

A mass offering of AARATI, by all devotees present, a rare blissful sight..

Free Mahaprasad (Dinner) distributed to all devotees present after Maha Aarati to conclude the event.