Kirtan with Amritamurti, Chaitanya, Sumeru, Christopher & Tori
IN-PERSON
$15 In advance, use promo code KIRTAN
$20 Day of
Kirtan with Acharya Mangalananda
In-person
$25 Day of | $20 In advance, use promo code UNION
Chanting mantras and prayers are elements of the Bhakti Yoga path which leads to union with the Divine Consciousness. Chanting calms the nerves, purifies the emotions, heals the body and opens the heart. It elevates and concentrates the mind, preparing one for silent mantra repetition, meditation and communion with the Divine. Chanting done with a devotional attitude lifts the emotions toward selfless, divine love.
Acharya Mangalananda has learned by deep immersion the traditional spiritual music of India. His kirtan is couched in the mystical ragas of India and is full of the lively ecstatic joy of the Divine Names. Mangalananda has toured extensively throughout India, Europe and the USA, presenting kirtan concerts, yoga classes and workshop retreats. He is an Acharya (an appointed Spiritual Teacher) of Ma Anandamayi Ashram in Omkareshwar / Indore in the lineage of Sri Anandamayi Ma.
Ananda Rasa Kirtan with Mr David and Band
In-person
$30 Day of | $25 In advance, use promo code ANANDA
Ananda Rasa Kirtan led by Mr David (David Estes) is rooted in traditional Sanskrit chants sung to original raga melody compositions and explores the mystical and ecstatic moods of Bhakti in call and response chanting with the audience.
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Mr David (David Estes) is the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and band leader of the Ananda Rasa Kirtan band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. David grew up in India and spent several years immersed in the practices of kirtan, sanskrit text chanting, meditation and service as a full time ashram resident. Ananda Rasa Kirtan is rooted in traditional sanskrit chants and mantras sung to original Indian raga based melodies and explores the ecstatic and mystical moods of Bhakti in call and response chanting with the audience. Mr David has also toured with kirtan singers Krishna Das and Jai Uttal and many more supporting on drum and vocals. When not leading kirtan he is running his business Ragamala Harmoniums which has become a harmonium brand favorite worldwide.
Kirtan with Joanna Manqueros, John Kadyk and Ramana Erickson
In-person
$25 Day of | $20 In advance, use promo code NADA
Joanna Manqueros on vocals and harmonium. Joanna facilitates kirtan as a medicinal experience, invoking uplifting concepts, reaching to a higher power and the beauty of being surrounded by voices. Joanna also hosts Music of the World on KPFA. John Kadyk brings bass clarinet; plays with a sublime addition to the trio. Ramana Erickson learned tabla playing in ashrams as a teen. He brings extensive experience, and has played for Krishna Das, and Nina Rao. Bring your voice and join in the fun.