Hare Krishna Tree
One of the few remaining American elm trees in New York’s Tompkins Square Park was the birthplace of a new religion.

📜 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.

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