Hansadutta World Travelling Sankirtan Party

Srila Prabhupada wrote a series of letters to Hansadutta in the late 60’s detailing his vision for the
“World Sankirtan Party”, a kirtan group consisting of two harmoniums, two mrdangas and six cartals,
that would travel the world performing kirtan concerts in halls.

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
(Letters to Hansadutta das):

Regarding 'World Sankirtana Party', now the best of my students interested in Sankirtana, namely Mukunda, Tamal and yourself, are now in Europe, so I hope in the very near future you shall organize a very grand World Sankirtana Party and make a tour the world over and if you like I can also go with you.

Personally I still maintain the idea of a World Sankirtana Party, but such things, at the present moment, are a dream only. But one day maybe it will come out successful.

The purpose of 'World Sankirtana Party' will be to establish a center in each and every city and village of the world. I do not mean a concert party or a musical party that may go to a city, have some performances and collect some money without any perminant effect. For this purpose the 'World Sankirtana Party' should consist of members who can impress spiritual ecstasy in the hearts of the people sp that some of them may come forward and agree to establish a center where the sankirtana may go on continually.

Srila Prabhupada Letter to: Hamsaduta
Mayapur, 29 January, 1976 - 76-01-29
Bhaktivedanta Manor

My dear Hamsaduta,
Please accept my blessings. I beg to thank you for your letter dated January, 23, 1976.

Your struggle in Germany is the struggle between Hiranyakasipu and Prahlada Maharaja, and Prahlada Maharaja must come out triumphant. When there is so much interference on the part of Kamsa, Krishna must come out victorious, and kill Kamsa.

Yes, begin the bus program village to village, distributing kirtana, prasadam and books. That will make our foundation strong.
Just pray to Krishna for help. Krishna will come out triumphant without any doubt.

I hope this meets you well.
Your ever well-wisher,
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Srila Prabhupada Letter to: Hamsaduta
Mayapur, 16 February, 1976 - 76-02-16
Delhi

My dear Hamsaduta das,
Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated February 7, 1976.

Yes, with great pleasure I will accompany and we shall go village to village.
I have seen the pictures and the buses look very nice. They appear costly.
Regarding London, what I can advise. We must have a city centre. You do the needful, whatever is practical.*

I hope this meets you well.
Your ever well-wisher,
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Srila Prabhupada Letter to: Hamsaduta
76-07-31, Vrindaban

My dear Hamsaduta Maharaja;

Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated July 24, 1976 and have noted the contents with care. You should carry on your sankirtana movement; you are fit for that. Wherever you like you can make your Hq.

I hope this meets you in good health.
Your ever well wisher
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami