On September 15^th, Ratha Yatra was celebrated with great fervor in Sofia, organized by ISCKON. For the first time in the country’s history, the Indian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Ms. Pooja Kapur inaugurated the cultural festival.

Ms. Kapur giving a welcoming speech on the stage.

During the course of the day, hundreds of people poured in the prestigious Borisova Gardens to enjoy the flavors of India and Krishna-consciousness have to offer.

The Ambassador and women in traditinonal Bulgarian dress posing in front of the Rath.

There were Indian dances, bhajans, yoga, painting, henna, saree tying, cuisine, books, handicrafts and many other things for people to enjoy.