Harinam Sankirtana

Spreading the Holy Name

Ahmedabad City Harinam Sankirtana

His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, fulfilled Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s divine prophecy — that the holy name of Krishna would resound in every town and village of the world.

Inspired by this mission, the devotees of ISKCON Ahmedabad carry the transcendental sound of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra to every street and neighbourhood of this great city. Every week, a joyful procession of devotees moves through Ahmedabad’s neighbourhoods — chanting, dancing, and freely distributing the mercy of the holy name to all who hear.

Why We Chant

The Purpose of Harinam

The Ahmedabad City Harinam Sankirtana is meant to give every soul in this city — regardless of background, caste, or creed — a chance to hear and chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra and experience the transcendental bliss of bhakti. The holy name is non-different from the Supreme Lord Himself. Simply by sincerely chanting, one can awaken love of God and return to the spiritual world in this very life.

Srila Prabhupada

Simply by chanting the holy name of Krishna, one can be freed from all undesirable habits. This is the means of awakening all good fortune and initiating the flow of waves of love for Krishna.

— His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada

Our Journey

For several years, devotees of ISKCON Ahmedabad have gone out regularly for Harinam Sankirtana in the streets of the city.

Even during challenging times, the sankirtana continued uninterrupted — a testament to the devotees’ faith in the power of the holy name.

What was once a small gathering has, by Srila Prabhupada’s grace, grown into a regular sankirtana that touches thousands of lives.

Our aspiration is to continue this divine service indefinitely, for the pleasure of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Srila Prabhupada.

A Family United in Devotion

Participants come from diverse backgrounds — united by a single heart in Srila Prabhupada’s mission. Visitors from other cities and countries also regularly join the procession, making it a truly universal celebration of the holy name.

Students, professionals, homemakers & retirees
Visitors from other cities & countries welcome
Bonds built on shared service & chanting
Life centred on Guru and Krishna
Minimum 16 rounds chanted daily
Follows the four regulative principles
Attends Mangala Arati regularly
Regularly studies Srila Prabhupada’s books

Glory to the Sri Krishna sankirtana, which cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years and extinguishes the fire of conditional life, of repeated birth and death. This sankirtana movement is the prime benediction for humanity at large because it spreads the rays of the benediction moon.

— Siksastaka 1  •  Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu

Support the Mission

Opportunities for Seva

You are welcome to support this sacred mission. Every contribution — however small — helps carry the holy name to thousands of souls on the streets of Ahmedabad.

Ways to Contribute

Instruments

Sponsorship of mridanga and karatala instruments for the Harinam party

Sound System

Contribution towards a quality outdoor sound system

Prasadam Distribution

Support for prasadam distribution during Harinam

Harinam Vehicle

Assistance in acquiring a dedicated Harinam vehicle

Book Distribution

Donation of Srila Prabhupada’s books for street distribution

All Are Welcome

Join the Sankirtana

We warmly invite you to join the Ahmedabad City Harinam Sankirtana. No prior experience is needed.

Simply come with an open heart and let the holy name do the rest. Let us chant together for the pleasure of Sri Sri Radha Govinda.