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BHAGAVAD-GITA AND KIRTAN PROGRAM
EVERY SATURDAY, IN-PERSON, 5:30-7:50 PM
Hosted BY: ATMA, SUBHie and Friends

Please join us every Saturday for the weekly Bhagavad-gita and Kirtan program!

  • The program starts at 5:30 pm and is held in person at the storefront of 26 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003.

  • Special guest-speakers lead the Bhagavad-gita As It Is discussions (see the list of the upcoming speakers below).

  • The program includes two sessions of chanting in kirtan and is followed by a free vegetarian feast.

  • For the best experience, please join the program on time!

  • If you are unable to join the program in person, you can watch it live starting at around 5:30-5:45 pm (Eastern Time) on our YouTube-channel Hare Krishna Gita NYC.

For additional information, please leave us a message.

UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS

All programs are in person!

  • May 2, 2026 — His Grace Rama Raya Prabhu

  • May 9, 2026 — His Grace Sri Prahlad Prabhu

  • May 16, 2026 — His Grace Krishna Kripa Prabhu

  • June 6, 2026 — His Grace Sri Prahlad Prabhu

  • June 13, 2026 — no program due to the NYC Ratha Yatra — Hare Krishna Festival

  • other Saturdays — to be announced

His Grace Rama Raya Prabhu

His Grace Sri Prahlad Prabhu

His Grace Krishna Kripa Prabhu

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Saturday evenings Atmanivedana das (Atma), Subhangada dasi (Subhie), and friends teach how to hear and chant sanskrit names for God, especially known as Krishna, in kirtan (accompanied by melodious and rhythmic music). Additionally, the advanced devotees of Krishna teach a systematic study of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

Bhagavad-gita As It Is is studied according to an ancient chain of teachers, starting with Krishna, and most recently His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Srila Prabhupada), the founder-acharya of ISKCON (the International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Classes are on fascinating topics including karma, reincarnation, the soul, the material energy, God, time, and the relationship between the soul, the material energy, and God.

Atma and Subhie's program at 26 Second Avenue started in January 2011 and is meant for all, regardless of one's familiarity with the subject matter.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Atma and Subhie are initiated priests and have studied, followed, and taught Bhagavad-gita since 1990 and 1991, respectively. They lived in monastic settings for over 20 years combined. Atma is a securities fraud attorney, and Subhie, with a master's degree, is a schoolteacher. For more information, visit their webpage.

Devotees and guests chanting during the kirtan

Attendees chanting during the kirtan

PAST KIRTANS

His Grace Rama Raya prabhu leads ecstatic kirtan at 26 Second Avenue, New York (Matchless Gifts) after a discussion on Bhagavad-gita, chapter 16, verse 18 on July 28, 2018. About Our Program: We hold our weekly meetings every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hare Krishna temple ("Matchless Gifts"), at 26 Second Avenue, New York.
Kaliya Krishna prabhu and Govinda prabhu lead Jaya Radha Madhava at 26 Second Avenue (Matchless Gifts) on July 21, 2018. About Our Program: We hold our weekly meetings every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hare Krishna temple ("Matchless Gifts"), at 26 Second Avenue, New York.
Kaliya Krishna Prabhu leads ecstatic kirtan at 26 Second Avenue, New York (Matchless Gifts) on March 31, 2018. About Our Program: We hold our weekly meetings every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hare Krishna temple ("Matchless Gifts"), at 26 Second Avenue, New York.
Nruharidas Prabhu leads the first Kirtan at 26 Second Avenue, New York (Matchless Gifts) on March 24, 2018. About Our Program: We hold our weekly meetings every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hare Krishna temple ("Matchless Gifts"), at 26 Second Avenue, New York.
Rama Raya Prabhu leads Kirtan at 26 Second Avenue, New York (Matchless Gifts) on May 12, 2018. About Our Program: We hold our weekly meetings every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hare Krishna temple ("Matchless Gifts"), at 26 Second Avenue, New York.
Bhakta Michael Collins and Bhakta Lee lead ecstatic Kirtan following a Bhagavat-gita class given by Jayadvaita Swami at 26 Second Avenue, New York (Matchless Gifts) on May 19, 2018. About Our Program: We hold our weekly meetings every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hare Krishna temple ("Matchless Gifts"), at 26 Second Avenue, New York.
His Grace Yogesvara Prabhu leads kirtan during Zoom meeting on May 2, 2020. 0:00 - Mantra to Srila Prabhupada 1:20 - Jaya Radha Madhava (see lyrics below) 3:...