ISKCON of New York City

Nityananda Trayodasi
2025-02-10 17:00 UTC | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States
On Monday, February 10th we will be celebrating the most auspicious Nityananda Trayodasi (appearance of Lord Nityananda).
To review schedule and sponsorship opportunity details please click here.
To arrange any sponsorship please contact Shobhamayi dd at (917) 710-3783.
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New Year's Eve Celebration
2024-12-31 18:30 - 2025-01-01 00:00 UTC | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States
Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with Sri Sri Radha Govinda! We will also have a walking Harinam to Prospect Park at 10pm, please join us!
Event Schedule:
6:30PM – Gaura Arati
7:30PM – Kirtan
8:30PM – Sayan Arati
9:00PM – Prasadam Distibution
10:00PM – New Year’s Ceremony
11:00PM – Kirtan
There are also many sponsorship opportunities available for this special occasion. For more info, contact Shobhamayi dd at (917) 710-3783.

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Gita Jayanti
2024-12-08 16:30 - 21:00 UTC | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States
We will celebrate the most auspicious day of Gita Jayanti, the day when Lord Sri Krishna spoke Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, on Sunday, December 8, 2024
Schedule:
4:30 pm — Kirtan
6:00 pm — Gaura Arati
6:30 pm — Recitation of Gita verses by Sunday school
7:00 pm — Maha Yagna
8:00 pm — Prasadam
8:45 pm — Sayan Arati
Please review the sponsorship opportunities available for this special day.
Mangala offering $151
Breakfast offering $201
Maha Yagna $251
Gardenias 2 boxes $300
Garlands $301
Box of Gita $251 (Bhagavad Gita sponsors will participate in the Maha Yagna)
Rajbhog offering $351
Prasad distribution $1,001
Whole day offering $501
For more information please contact Shobhamayi dd at (917) 710-3783.
Please donate what you can!
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As always, Thank you for your support!🙏
Gita Jayanti Mahotsava Ki Jai!
Srila Prabhupada Ki Jai!

Summer Hare Krishna Festival
2024-07-20 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | NY
Join us in the hustling and bustling heart of New York City for the biggest kirtan event of the month.
When: Saturday, July 20th
Time: 4pm-8pm
Where: Father Duffy Square (46th Street and 7th Avenue)
Come and immerse yourself in the spiritual potency.
Help us share Krsna Consciousness with the thousands of passersby, many of whom will be experiencing the holy names for the first time!
Prabhupada needs many chanters, many dancers, and many book distributors!
Sri Sri Gaur Nitai, Sri Sri Radha Govinda, and Jagannath Baladeva and Subhadra look forward to seeing you there!

Monthly Sankirtan Festival
2024-07-13 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States
We are pleased to announce the relaunch of the Monthly Sankirtan Festival!
Please join us on Saturday, July 13th for an inspiring day of book distribution and devotee association in Downtown Brooklyn.
Schedule
10am-11am — Class and Book Distribution Training with Divyangi Devi Dasi
11:30am-2pm — Book Distribution
2:30pm — Lunch Prasadam and Sharing Reflections
We hope to see you there! 📚🎶
If you plan on joining us, please RSVP at the link below👇
https://www.bhaktischoolnyc.com/event-details/sankirtan-festival-the-joy-of-giving

Nrsimha Caturdasi
2024-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States

Christmas Dinner at Govinda's Kitchen
2023-12-25 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States
Govinda’s Kitchen invites you to join us for a special Christmas Holiday Dinner!

Come with your family, friends, near and dear ones, to partake in feast specially prepared by the Govinda’s Kitchen team.

Menu:

Starters
Lilva Kacori
Mini Samosa
Medu Vada

Main Course
Vegetable Biryani
Shahi Paneer
Navratan Korma
Bhindi Aloo Masala
Parantha

Desserts
Ras Malai
Jalebi
Holiday cookies

Drinks
Masala Chai
Cranberry Soda

Price: $25/person

Please call Shobamayi Dasi at (917) 710-3783 to buy tickets and reserve your seats today.

Walk-ins Welcome!

Tulasi Vivaha
2023-11-25 16:30 - 20:00 UTC | NY
Please join us to celebrate the Divine Wedding of Shaligrama (Lord Vishnu) and Tulasi Devi.
Schedule:
4:30PM – Kirtan
6:00PM – Damodorastakam Prayers
6:45PM – Tulasi Vivah Ceremony
8:00PM – Prasadam Feast

Thanksgiving Dinner at Govinda's
2023-11-23 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | NY
We are grateful to invite you to join us for an unforgettable dining experience at Govinda’s Kitchen. Our team has put together a sublime prix-fixe vegetarian feast that is sure to delight your senses. From salads to soups, savories, entrees, and desserts, every dish is prepared with love and devotion. We are proud to offer plenty of vegan and kid-friendly options to ensure that everyone can enjoy this special occasion. Your presence means the world to us, and we hope to see you soon at Govinda’s Kitchen.
Menu:
Starter:
Koftas + chutney (v)
Garden Salad (v)
Entree:
Roasted Vegetables (v)
Vegetable Pilaf (v)
Paneer Chops
Mashed Potatoes w/gravy (v)
Split-pea soup (v)
Dessert:
Apple Pie
Gulab Jamun
Ekadashi Menu:
Starter:
Tapioca pakoras + chutney (v)
Garden Salad (v)
Entree:
Roasted Vegetables (v)
Quinoa stir fry (v)
Paneer Chops
Guaranga Potatoes
Broccoli and cheddar soup
Dessert:
Pumpkin Pie
Shrikand
Pricing:
$30 per person, $35 at the door
$85 for family (2 adults, 2 children under 13), $90 at the door
Reserve Tickets Today via Eventbrite!!

Take-out meals and Party Trays
Preorder take-out for an additonal $5.00
Trays of each item are available for sale! Pre-order before November 22nd.
$75/ half tray and $150/full tray
Purchase Tickets
Contact Chaitanyananda at (347) 803-0626 for more information.

TRANSFORM Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir
2023-07-30 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States
ISKCON NYC will be hosting a special event in honor of Kadamba Kanana Swami Maharaj to launch our temple expansion and renovation project on Sunday, July 30th at 5:30 PM.
This event will be graced by the presence of several renowned senior members of ISKCON – His Holiness Radhanath Swami, His Holiness Devamrita Swami , His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami, His Grace Jananivas das, His Grace Gauranga das, His Grace Braja Vilas das, and His Grace Sunanda das . Moreover, we will have the presence of Sri Nityananda Prabhu, in the form of his sacred padukas, from the Sri Pancha Tattva Temple at ISKCON Mayapur.
During the event, we will present the plans inspired by Kadamba Kanana Maharaj for the first phase of this effort. This includes transforming the current “shoe room” into an eco café, installing new doors and windows, refreshing the temple facade, converting the balcony room into a multifunctional space, and making necessary repairs to the building infrastructure.
The Event will also be live streamed on ISKCON NYC YouTube channel.

Gita Jayanti (observed)
2022-12-04 | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States

Sharad Purnima Begin Damodarastakam + 40th anniversary of Radha Govinda in Schermerhorn Street Temple
2022-10-09 | NY

Atlantic Antic Street Fair (tentative)
2022-10-02 | NY

HERMENEUTICS COURSE
2022-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | NY
HERMENEUTICS COURSE
Level 1:
How to Understand and Explain Difficult Statements from Sastra, Srila Prabhupada, and our Acaryas.
You are kindly invited to participate in the Hermeneutics course, Level 1, organized by the Śāstric Advisory Council (under the auspices of the ISKCON GBC).
The ISKCON Hermeneutics Course provides initial training in the discipline and methodology of how to appropriately study, assimilate, apply, explain, and perpetuate the teachings of guru-sādhu-śāstra. It embraces theory and method, underpinned by values.
It is designed especially for ISKCON leaders, preachers, teachers, and those engaged in systematic study of śāstra (for example, bhakti-śāstrī courses), though all ISKCON members can benefit from it.
The course emphasizes:

Respectful and constructive śāstric conversation
Authentic understanding and explanation of śāstric conclusions
Resolution of philosophical controversies within ISKCON
Proficiency in addressing difficult or contentious śāstric statements

SCHEDULE:
7th of September 2022, at 6pm CEST / HG Radhika Ramana Dasa
9th of September 2022, at 6pm CEST / HG Urmila Devi Dasi
13th of September 2022, at 6pm CEST / HG Hari Parsad Dasa
15th of September 2022, at 6pm CEST / HG Caitanya-caran Dasa
20th of September 2022, at 6pm CEST / HG Kartik-candra Dasa
22nd of September 2022, at 6pm CEST / HH Krishna-kshetra Swami
27th of September 2022, at 6pm CEST / HG Adi purusha Dasa
29th of September 2022, at 6pm CEST / HG Urmila Devi Dasi
This course is organized for devotees and students who completed at least the Bhakti Sastri course. The course will be organized online, all the sessions will be held at 6 pm CEST.
Price for 8 lessons: 50 EUR.
The link to access the ZOOM platform will be sent to all the participants 7 days before the start.
All the participants will get all the materials for the lessons before the start of the course.
We kindly ask you to apply via the application form: https://forms.gle/LVFN6m1T8YF14n8r5
After we receive your application, we will provide you with all the necessary information.
For additional information, we are available at the e-mail address: hermenautics.course@gmail.com

Fall 2022 Nectar of Instruction Seminar
2022-09-24 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States
August 27th – September 24th
Saturdays, 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Join us for a weekly seminar every Saturday beginning August 27th, on the Nectar of Instruction with HG Hari Vilasa Das, a short, but important work by Srila Rupa Goswami.
Address: Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY.
For more info please contact: harivilasa@iskconnyc.com
REGISTER HERE

Sacred Sounds in Central Park (tentative)
2022-09-06 | NY

ISKCON Incorporation Anniversary (observed)
2022-07-24 | NY

HOLI NYC (Tentative)
2022-07-23 | NY

Hare Krishna Festival Open House
2022-06-12 12:00 - 19:00 UTC | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States

Times Square Kirtan Experience
2022-06-10 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | NY

54th Installation Anniversary of Sri Sri Radha Krishna (observed)
2022-05-01 | NY

10th Anniversary of NYC Harinam (observed)
2022-03-25 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | NY

Sri Sri Radha Govinda's 50th Anniversary
2022-03-17 | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States

Celebrating Radha Govinda's Jaipur Pastimes 1972
2022-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | ISKCON New York City – Hare Krishna Center, 305 Schermerhorn St, New York City, NY, 11217, United States
Come hear from Srimati Devi Dasi, whose mission was to secure Deities for ISKCON NYC, and who went on an amazing adventure with Srila Prabhupada in Jaipur in the winter of 1972.
