Welcome to JCEC
Jagannath Cultural and Educational Center (JCEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in California, USA. It was officially established in the year 2020 to act as a cultural hub for the Odia (people of the Indian state of Odisha) and the larger Indian community of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Its objective is to promote and galvanize the community of Jagannath lovers in all aspects of the culture, pass on the tradition of brotherhood, encourage educational, social, and cultural gatherings, and spread awareness of spiritual well-being among the current and future generations. JCEC will build a platform to provide an ecosystem for serving the community.
Its objective is to promote and galvanize the community of Jagannath lovers in all aspects of the culture, pass on the tradition of brotherhood, encourage educational, social, and cultural gatherings, and spread awareness of spiritual well-being among the current and future generations. JCEC will build a platform to provide an ecosystem for serving the community.
Our Upcoming Event

Sri Jagannath Ratha Jatra
24th June, Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Panchopachra Puja
- 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM - Ratha Puja (short)
- 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM - Mangalaropana, Aajna Mala, Tahia Lagi, Pahandi to Ratha
- 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM - Bhoga (Prashada), Lassi
- 11:50 AM - 12:15 PM - Chhera Pahanra & Ratha Jatra
- 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM - Ratha Jatara, Puja, Aarti
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Preeti Bhoja (Lunch)
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM All Cultural Program
Kindly Register to Attend The Ratha Jatra Event
Contact Us
- 37270 Niles Blvd, Fremont CA 94536
- info@jcecusa.org