First kirtans by Srila Prabhupada in Tompkins Square Park, New York 1966

October 9, 1966 "On October 9, 1966, Srila Prabhupada and his followers sat beneath an elm tree in Thompkins Square Park, New York and held the first outdoor kirtan outside of India. This particular event is recognized as the founding of the Hare Krishna movement in the United States. As a result of this legendary event, that very elm tree is acknowledged today as the Hare Krishna tree and in 2015 New York City officials installed a permanent plaque commemorating Srila Prabhupada and his kirtan." Source: Bhaktivedanta College

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