Krishna Datta Hanuman Temple
and
SGS Gita Foundation
Cordially invite you all to attend
Gītā Utsav
Gītā Talent Show | Music for Meditation Concert | Gītā Pārāyaṇa | Guru Pūrṇima
When: July 19 - 21, 2024
Venue:
NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
FREE
Tickets and
FREE
Parking
Mahaprasadam served on all days!
FREE Tickets are required for Concert and Gītā Pārāyaṇa events
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Gītā Talent Show
A unique event showcasing the talent of Mahāyajña students from SGS Gītā Foundation through various contests focused on the Bhagavad Gītā. The finalists shortlisted through a national audition, will showcase their memory, knowledge, and deftness.
FREE Event
Friday July 19, 2024 @ 9:30 AM
Venue:
NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sahasrāra Rāga Sāgara
Music for Meditation Concert
FREE Ticketed Event
Friday July 19, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Gates open at 6:15 PM
Venue:
NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Parama Pūjya Śrī Swamiji has performed 350+ Music for Meditation concerts including the concerts at below world renowned venues:
- • Chicago Symphony Orchestra Hall, IL
- • Carnegie Hall
- • Lincoln Center, NY
- • Kennedy Center, DC
- • Sydney Opera House, Australia
- • Royal Albert Hall, London, UK
These unique concerts are rooted deeply in the ancient Rāgarāgiṇī Vidyā profoundly harmonizing oneself with cakrās and nerve systems.
Supported by Celestial Music Troupe
Sampūrṇa Bhagavadgītā Pārāyaṇa
Chanting of all 700 ślokas of Śrīmad Bhagavadgītā by 800 + chanters (500+ Memorizer and 300+ Fluent Readers)
FREE Ticketed Event
Saturday July 20, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
Gates open at 3:00 PM
Venue:
NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Immerse yourself in Lord Krishna Paramatma's divine message, given to the great warrior leader, Arjuna, in the Kuruksetra battlefield, chanted as ONE voice by the current Mahãyajña batch and members of the global alumni.
Gītā Sahasragala created the Guiness World Record. Witness the soul stirring chanting of the holy scripture.
Guru Pūrṇima
Pratyakṣa pāda pūjā
Mahā darśana
FREE Event
Sunday July 21, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Venue:
NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Celebrate Guru Purnima in the divine presence of the Realized Master, Sadguru Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji.
Performance by Renowned flute artist Shri Shashank Subramanyam
FREE Event
Sunday July 21, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Venue:
NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Shashank Subramanyam (born October 14, 1978) is an accomplished flutist from India, specializing in Indian classical music. Having displayed exceptional musical talent from a young age, Shashank began performing at the age of 6 in 1984 and has continued to showcase his artistry for over three decades.
In recognition of his contributions to the arts, the Government of France honored him with the prestigious title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for the year 2022.
Shashank is also noteworthy for being the youngest recipient of the Government of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi's senior award for the year 2017, and bestowed by the President of India at an investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Detailed Schedule
Subject to change
| Date | Time | Activities | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16 (Tue) | 6:30pm | Welcome to Sri Swamiji | KDHT |
| Sri Chakra Puja - Cultural program and Anugraha Bhashanam by Sri Swamiji | |||
| Mahaprasadam | |||
| 07/17 (Wed) | 5:00pm | Anagha Vratam | KDHT |
| 7:00pm | Sri Chakra Puja - Cultural program and Anugraha Bhashanam by Sri Swamiji | ||
| Mahaprasadam | |||
| 07/18 (Thu) | 6:30am | Kriya Yoga Sessions @Holiday Inn | KDHT |
| 2:00am | Soundarya Lahari Discourse by Sri Datta Yogi Raja | ||
| 07/19 (Fri) | 7:00am | Dhanvantari Homam | KDHT |
| 9:00am | Sri Chakra Puja - Cultural program | ||
| 9:30am | Gītā Talent Show | NOW Arena | |
| Mahaprasadam | |||
| 7:00pm | Music for Meditation Concert - Sahasrāra Rāga Sāgara by Sri Swamiji | NOW Arena | |
| Mahaprasadam | |||
| 07/20 (Sat) | 8:00am | Gowri Puja | KDHT |
| Narayana Homam | |||
| 10:00am | Sri Chakra Puja - Cultural program | ||
| Maha Prasadam | |||
| 4:00pm | Sampūrṇa Gītā Pārāyaṇa - Kṛtajñatā Samarpaṇa | NOW Arena | |
| Maha Prasadam | |||
| 07/21 (Sun) | 9:00am | Ganapathi/Datta Homam | NOW Arena |
| 10:00am | Sri Chakra Puja | ||
| Guru Purnima Celebrations | |||
| Maha Prasadam | |||
| 7:00pm | Music Program by Renowned flute artist Shri Shashank Subramanyam | ||
| Maha Prasadam | |||
| 07/22 (Mon) | 10:00am | Anugraha Bhashanam by Sri Swamiji | KDHT |
| 12:00pm | Dolotsavam |