Odia picnic
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ବନଭୋଜି
Mar 1
Family games, food, music, and shared stories.
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Odia Society of Northeast Florida (OSNEF)
ଭାଷାର ଗରିମା, ପରମ୍ପରାର ଆଲୋକ, ଆମ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଘରWhere Odia people thrive together.
We gather for festivals, food, language, music, and seva, making Jacksonville feel like home. From our Odia picnic to Rath Yatra, every event is crafted with care, rhythm, and belonging.
100+
Families
4+
Festivals
10+
Years
60+
Volunteers
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Anand Bazar
ଆନନ୍ଦ ବଜାର
Mar 15
HSNEF’s multi-state food fair. Sales support the temple; OSNEF cooks, volunteers, and donates each year.
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Rath Yatra
ରଥଯାତ୍ରା
Jul 19
Jagannath rath procession, bhajans, and community prasāda.
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Diwali
ଦୀପାବଳି
Nov · TBD
Cultural night at the Bahá'í hall (date tentative): décor, program, potluck, and desi dress.
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Thank you to our partners
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We are grateful to the businesses and families who invest in our festivals and programs. Thank you for helping OSNEF bring Odia culture to life in Northeast Florida.
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Support OSNEF festivals and programs. Annual tiers from $100 to $750+ per year, with recognition and benefits that grow at each level.
Annual sponsorship$750+per year
Diamond
- Premier recognition at all major festivals: Rath Yatra, Diwali, Odia picnic, and Anand Bazar
- Largest logo placement on the website, event banners, and printed programs
Annual sponsorship$500 – $750per year
Gold
- Prominent logo placement at Rath Yatra and Diwali plus the website sponsor wall
- Recognition in event programs and an on-stage thank-you at major gatherings
Annual sponsorship$250 – $500per year
Silver
- Logo on event banners and the OSNEF website sponsor listing
- Recognition at two annual festivals or community gatherings
Annual sponsorship$100 – $250per year
Bronze
- Website sponsor listing and name in event program materials
- Recognition at one community festival or gathering
Our story
Odia culture, shared with care.
We are families, students, professionals, and elders who chose Northeast Florida as home and still want our children to hear Odia, taste festival food, and feel Jagannath’s rath in the streets. That is what Ama Odia Paribara is for.
Odia Society of Northeast Florida (OSNEF) gathers year-round to celebrate language, festivals, music, dance, and seva. We plan events together, volunteer together, and make room for every generation at the table.
About OSNEF100+
Families in our circle
4+
Signature festivals yearly
10+
Years serving the community
60+
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