Ratha Yatra Bliss in Sofia

On Friday 18 September the people of Sofia, Bulgaria were blessed by the divine presence of a Ratha Yatra festival in their city. The huge throng of over two hundred devotees and chanted and danced in ecstasy in the streets of Sofia causing surprise and joy in the hearts of hundreds and thousands of fortunate bystanders. I noticed that even one of our somber police escorts cracked a smile from being connected with the delightful festivities. Who could not help to swept away by the tidal wave of spiritual bliss which swept through downtown Sofia? I did notice one girl who was totally absorbed in smoking a cigarette, with glazed eyes like a zombie, who did not appear to be moved by the ecstatic festival. But most of the people were affected in a very positive and wonderful way by the merciful festival of Lord Jagannatha. Even our cigarette smoking girl was blessed and purified by the liberating sound of Krishna's holy name.

Sofia, Bulgaria Ratha Yatra--18 September 2015

Sankarshan Das Adhikari - Sofia, Bulgaria Ratha Yatra

Sankarshan Das Adhikari - Sofia, Bulgaria Ratha Yatra

People Along the Way Ecstatic to See the Ratha Yatra

Sankarshan Das Adhikari - People Along the Way Ecstatic to See the Ratha Yatra

Sankarshan Das Adhikari - People Along the Way Ecstatic to See the Ratha Yatra

Sankarshan Das Adhikari - People Along the Way Ecstatic to See the Ratha Yatra

At the Festival Site the Book Stall Was Very Popular

Sankarshan Das Adhikari - At the Festival Site the Book Stall Was Very Popular

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Answers by Citing the Vedic Version:

Question: Can We Offer Our Food to Lord Shiva?

Dandavat pranam Gurudeva,
All glories to Prabhupada and you.

As I come from family who is following Lord Shiva, can we offer our food to Lord Shiva in the mood of offering to Vishnu (like offering to Srila Prabhupada) since Lord Shiva is considered as the first Vaisnavas guru?

Please clarify my ignorance.

Trying to be your servant.

Regards,
Rajesh

Answer: Offer Lord Shiva the Prasadam of Lord Krishna

Offer prasadam in the standard way to Srila Prabhupada, Sri Panca Tattva, and Lord Krishna. Then you may offer the Krishna prasadam to Lord Shiva. This is how you will please Lord Shiva the most, because he accepts Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, just as we do.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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