Radhanath Swami is one of today’s most beloved and respected spiritual teachers. He spent his youth wandering through disparate countries and cultures yearning for an experience of truth; after finally meeting his spiritual teacher in India he has spent the last 50 years internalising that spiritual practice and sharing it with others. He is not only a guide, but a community builder, activist, and a New York Times Best selling author. Rooted in his study of ancient India’s mystic devotional tradition, Radhanath Swami’s message is as profound as it is simple: by cultivating a rich inner life of self-awareness and a genuine practice of service, we can become instruments of compassion and agents of sustainable change in the world.

Rice Festival (Panihati)

date – June 8 with Radhanath Swami and Deena Bandhu Das

time – 10:00am – 2:00pm

admission – Free

location – Bhakti Center / Temple Room

Please email jg@bhakticenter.org for questions.

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overview

Join us in celebrating Panihati Festival or RICE FESTIVAL , A joyous festival where we celebrate the humility, generosity, and profound happiness that comes from feeding those whom you love.

Please celebrate this 500 year old tradition with us in a timeless way.

We are honored to have His Grace Deena Bandhu Das and His Holiness Radhanath Swami as our special guests for this auspicious day.

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Schedule

9-10am – breakfast 

10-10:15am – welcome kirtan 

10:15 – 11am – Class by His Grace Deena Bandhu Das

11 – 11:30am – pot auction 

11:30 – 12:00pm – Drama 

12:00 – 2pm – Class by His Holiness Radhanath Swami 

1:30 – Lunch served out

3 – 4pm – Harinam to Tompkins Square Park and back 

what to expect

  1. spiritually uplifting atmosphere
  2. kirtan
  3. vegan meal
  4. family friendly environment