Odia Society of Northeast Florida (OSNEF)

ଭାଷାର ଗରିମା, ପରମ୍ପରାର ଆଲୋକ—ଆମ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଘରWhere Odia people live—together.

We gather for festivals, food, language, music, and seva—making Jacksonville feel a little more like home. From Banabhoji to Rath Yatra, every event is crafted with care, rhythm, and belonging.

100+
Families
4+
Festivals
10+
Years
30+
Volunteers
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Community in pictures

Moments from our gatherings

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Festivals & gatherings

Events

Odia Banabhoji
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ବନଭୋଜି
Spring
Banabhoji picnic spread
Family games, food, music, and shared stories.
View calendar →Photos from 2026
Anand Bazar
ଆନନ୍ଦ ବଜାର
Mar
Anand Bazar stalls
Food stalls and fundraising for community programs.
View calendar →Photos from 2026
Rath Yatra
ରଥଯାତ୍ରା
Jul 19
Rath Yatra chariots
Jagannath rath procession, bhajans, and community prasāda.
View calendar →Photos from 2025
Diwali
ଦୀପାବଳି
Nov
Diwali lights and rangoli
Lights, rangoli, cultural performances, and sweets.
View calendar →Photos from 2025
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Sponsorship opportunities

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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 OSNEF
100+
Families in our circle
4+
Signature festivals yearly
10+
Years serving the community
30+
Active volunteers

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