what to expect

  • dynamic kirtan
  • festive atmosphere and decorations
  • seminar on Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
  • beautiful temple rituals taking place during kirtan
  • opportunity to make a personal coconut offering in the temple
  • delicious vegetarian meal

Roots of Kirtan Festival

at the Bhakti Center

date – saturday, march 4th

time – 4:00 – 7:00pm EST

location – Bhakti Center / 3e & 3w temple room

admission – free

for any questions, please contact festivals@bhakticenter.org

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The Roots of Kirtan Festival is a celebration of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who ignited a kirtan revolution throughout India in the 15th and 16th centuries. One of the hallmarks of Sri Chaitanya’s mission was to make spiritual practice accessible to everyone, regardless of one’s social status, race, or even religion.  Our practice of kirtan today rests on the foundational teachings of Sri Chaitanya, who emphasized the importance of humility, tolerance and respect as key doorways towards building spiritual communities and accessing higher truth.  You are invited to join us as we celebrate his legacy and teachings through kirtan, an enlightening seminar, and a delicious vegetarian meal served for everyone.

Program Schedule:

4:00pm – Kirtan

4:30pm – Talk by Jahnavi Harrison

5:15pm – Abhishek, coconut offering and Kirtan led by Acyuta Gopi and family

6:30pm – Gaura Arati

7:00pm – Prasadam