Spirit Day (Ratha Yatra) - Friday, April 19th

Dear Families,

Our Spirit Day Ratha Yatra festival will take place on Friday, April 19th! The students will get to celebrate this sweet festival by pulling Jagannath deities in carts, singing kirtan and worshiping the Lord in this most ecstatic form.

Families are invited to join us as spectators on the parade route as the students pull the Rath Cart from 1:30 pm. Prasadam cookies will be distributed to everyone at the end of the procession.

Please note the following:

• Procession start time: 1:30 pm
• Procession start location: School grounds
• Parking: Families may park in the school parking lot
• Procession/School end time: 3:00 pm (Regular Pick-up)
• Student dress code: School Uniform

We are looking for volunteers to make preparations to offer to Their Lordships (sweet and savory). Please note that it is Ekadasi on this day. If you are able to make a preparation, please bring it to the school office by noon on the 19th.

We also need a handful of safety volunteers to help us manage the event. If you’re able to serve in this capacity, please let the office know by email to office@bhaktischool.org, or calling (386) 462-2886.

We hope you can all come along and take part in this wonderful festival of Lord Jagannath!