📜 Sacred American elm in Tompkins Square Park. 🔍 Birthplace of the Hare Krishna spiritual movement in the West, and the sacred site where the Hare Krishna mantra was first chanted publicly outside India in 1966. # Why Go 🙏 Visit a sacred site for Hare Krishnas 🌳 See a rare and handsome American elm tree 🚶 Explore a historic park in Manhattan's East Village with easy access. 🎶 Explore a historical counterculture landmark # Tips 📍 Located at the south end of the Central Grove section, middle of Tompkins Square Park. 🚇 10-minute walk from various subway lines.