# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Eight-hour Akhanda Kirtan
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: We are pleased to announce a one-of-a-kind collaboration between The Hindu Jain Temple & ISKCON New Vrindaban, Together with local community partners and food vendors, we will be hosting a beautiful eight-hour Akhanda Kirtan on Saturday called SANGAM MELA, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Hindu Jain Temple. This Mela signifies the first confluence of the various gatherings in Pittsburgh! 

We invite you to join us for as much time as you are able—one hour, five hours, or the full eight hours. Come as you are. Come with an open heart. Sit, chant, meditate, and leave your cares aside for a little while. We assure you a memorable and spiritually refreshing day—especially in the presence of a world renowned kirtan singer from Trinidad and Tobago—His Grace Agnidev Prabhu. He will be accompanied by Krishna Presthaya—an incredibly sweet Swiss/Armenian kirtaneer, Vrindavan Priya from Czechoslovakia, Devananda from Montreal, Nairoshni from Guyana, Manasa from India, Ashley from USA, Manohar from Nepal, and our inspiring younger kirtaneers—Om, Srinidhi, Kavin, Moyuri, Banu, Nanda, Rasapriya, and many more. 

Families are welcome. There will be opportunities for engagement throughout the program, including activities for children and youth. Food vendors will be offering meals, snacks, and refreshments for purchase during the day, so you can relax and enjoy without worry.

Most importantly, please join us in creating a powerful expression of community through the chanting of the holy names of Krishna. Let us begin this new year together in peace, gratitude, and joy.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monroeville/eight-hour-akhanda-kirtan/200029682689803
- **Event Categories**: music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029682689803?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=monroeville-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Monroeville
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 615 Illini Dr, Monroeville, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15146
- **lat**: 40.44038
- **long**: -79.72724
- **full address**: 615 Illini Dr, Monroeville, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15146

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hindu Jain Temple (https://allevents.in/org/hindu-jain-temple/16549267)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 615 Illini Dr, Monroeville, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15146
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hindu Jain Temple
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Eight-hour Akhanda Kirtan ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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