The Ratha Yatra Festival in Sri Lanka has always given an opportunity for the children of Gokulam to show off their skills and talents in the cultural arts. The children are taught the classical dance - Bharata Natyam and Carnatic Music by qualified teachers.
The Ratha Yatra was initially celebrated in Puri, Orissa in India. It is the oldest chariot festival known in the history and it has been celebrated for over 2500 years. Srila Prabhupada introduced this festival to the west in the early 70's and it is now celebrated all over the world.
The Ratha Yatra Festival in Sri Lanka was organized by the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple - ISKCON Sri Lanka on the 26th September of 2007 for the ninth consecutive time.
The Children of Gokulam participated in this festival. Chandrika and Paranika were dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha and were on a decorated horse cart that was in the lead.
In the evening, there was a special program arranged for the Gokulam children where hundreds of well-wishers attended the program and enjoyed the performances by the children. The children performed programs in music and dance. There were group dances and individual performances also. At the end, Nandarani Devi - the Principal concluded the program with a speech.
The Festival has left the children in high spirits and has also increased their enthusiasm and confidence to continue with their activities in renewed ardor.http://www.iskcon.lk
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