A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi stands illuminated at night within a grassy area in Varna, Bulgaria

A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi stands illuminated at night within a grassy area in Varna, Bulgaria. The full-length statue depicts Gandhi in traditional attire, including a dhoti and shawl, with a staff held upright in his right hand, facing forward. He stands on a rectangular, elevated bronze or dark-colored stone base. Directly in front of the statue's base, a black rectangular plaque is laid horizontally on the ground. The plaque contains text in both Cyrillic and English. Visible English text includes "MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND GANDHI / 1869 – 1948 / SCULPTOR: RAM VANJI SUTAR," and "PRESENTED BY / INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS (ICCR) / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / 150th ANNIVERSARY OF MAHATMA GANDHI." A stylized signature, "mk gandhi," is also present. The immediate surroundings consist of short, green grass, illuminated by a warm artificial light source, creating shadows and highlighting worn paths in the turf. A dark, bare tree trunk is positioned directly behind and slightly to the left of the statue. In the background, beyond the grassy area, a paved street or pedestrian area is visible, with several commercial buildings lining the opposite side. One prominent building features a large, illuminated yellow sign displaying "ХЕЛИКОН" (HELIKON) in red Cyrillic letters. Other illuminated signs, including "p.lini" and faint outlines of other storefronts, are also visible. Multiple streetlights cast light across the scene, indicating nighttime conditions. The overall setting is an urban green space adjacent to a commercial street, likely along a main thoroughfare in Varna, given the visible retail establishments.