The picturesque Krishna procession has become a nearly traditional sight in the Bulgarian capital since its introduction here twelve years ago. Photo by Yuliana Nikolova (Sofia Photo Agency)
Followers of the Krishna movement marched along one of Sofia's main boulevards on Saturday to celebrate a major religious holiday - Rathayatra.
The picturesque Krishna procession has become a nearly traditional sight in the Bulgarian capital since its introduction here twelve years ago.
Rathayatra is the International Society for Krishna Consciousness' biggest street festival - it features three huge, wooden chariots pulled by hand accompanied by singing, chanting, drums, cymbals, and dancing. It ends with a stage show, festival and delicious vegetarian prasadam feast.
The festival commemorates Krishna's return to his home in Vrindavan after a long period of separation from the people there.