Tompkins Square Park Hare Krishna Tree (New York City, New York)

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On October 9, 1966, the “Hare Krishna” (i.e. first Harinam) mantra was chanted publicly by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada for the first time outside of India, marking the birth of the spiritual movement in the West. This historic American Elm tree at the south end of the Central Grove section was the site of the first event chanting, dancing, playing tambourines and cymbals, and seeking Krishna which was also attended by beatnik poet Allen Ginsburg who lived nearby. Swami Prabhupada later founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness at 26 Second Avenue.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tompkins_Square_Park
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Coordinates:   40°43'33"N   73°58'55"W

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  • This is jayaraj i am very interested to view hare Krishna tree on USA
  • it is wonderful that the tree is named "HARE KRISHNA TREE" Prabhupada was looking magnificient while chanting in the park in 1966
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