Discover Vedic Culture
Bhakti yoga, the Bhagavad-gita, kirtan and the philosophy of devotion — explained simply, for beginners.
Explore our roots
Welcome to the Bhakti center
A joyful home for Vedic culture in Gdańsk
Under the wide, welcoming gaze of Lord Jagannath we share ancient Indian wisdom, music, and vegetarian food cooked with devotion. Come as you are — no background in yoga or philosophy required.
Namaste
You are welcome here
The Bhakti center is an open door to the living culture of India — its music, its philosophy, its hospitality and its food. Whether you come for a plate of prasadam, a book, or simply out of curiosity, you will be met as a guest.
Where would you like to begin?
Three easy ways into the life of the center.
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Visit Our Shop
Incense, books, japa beads, Indian clothing and handmade gifts — in the center and online.
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Taste Prasadam
Pure vegetarian food, cooked with care and offered freely every week to anyone who is hungry.
See the schedule
The center at a glance
- 2026 Serving Gdańsk since
- 150+ Free meals shared each week
- 12 Festivals celebrated each year
- 0 zł Entrance fee — always
Come for an evening
Most weeks you will find kirtan (call-and-response singing), a short talk from the Bhagavad-gita, and a hot vegetarian meal afterwards. Nothing is required of you: sit, listen, eat, ask questions, or just enjoy the atmosphere.
- Free entry, no registration, no membership.
- Children and families are genuinely welcome.
- Everything is vegetarian, and most of it is vegan.
- We speak Polish, English, Russian and Ukrainian.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short, straight answers to the things people ask us most.
The Bhakti center is a non-profit cultural and educational center in Gdańsk dedicated to Vedic culture — the classical spiritual tradition of India. We hold kirtan and meditation evenings, teach from the Bhagavad-gita, run a small shop of devotional and Indian cultural goods, and distribute free vegetarian food called prasadam.
No. The center is open to everyone regardless of background, nationality or belief. There is no membership, no initiation and no expectation that you change anything about your life. Many visitors come simply for the food, the music or the books.
No. Entry to the center, the kirtan evenings and the prasadam distribution are free of charge. The center is supported by donations and by sales from our shop.
We are at ul. Przykładowa 1, 80-000 Gdańsk, Poland. The location is marked on the map on our contacts page, and the directions link opens straight into your phone's navigation.