Devotional Kirtan Sessions and Chanting Circles in Bangalore
Chanting is the heart of our community. Join us in these devotional sessions to open your heart, quiet the mind, and experience the simple joy of shared song.
Nayaswami Haridas leads the group in a chant. The harmonium's melody and the collective voices create a powerful vibration of joy and devotion.
A close-up of Nayaswami Haridas, deeply absorbed in playing the harmonium. Chanting is a form of yoga that directs the heart's energy toward God.
"Thy name I will sing, Thy name I will drink." A devotional chant to Christ, expressing the soul's deep yearning for union with the divine.
A beautiful chant calling to the "beloved Lord." The music and lyrics are a prayer to lift the veil and discover the divine presence hidden within our own hearts.
Nayaswami Haridas at the harmonium, chanting before the beautifully lit altar of our masters. The atmosphere is filled with sacredness and devotion.
An outdoor kirtan session at our retreat. Chanting amidst nature, surrounded by the presence of the gurus, is a profoundly uplifting experience.
Immerse yourself in divine melodies. Nayaswami Haridas and Roma lead a chant, their voices blending to create a soothing and heart-opening vibration.
A beautiful Hindi chant, "Dheere Dheere Aao Na," asking the beloved to come slowly and gently, like a blue lotus, and carry our boat to the other shore.
The powerful mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" chanted with deep devotion. This chant helps dissolve the ego and attune the consciousness to the presence of God as the destroyer of delusion.
"Paramhansa Yogananda, Jai Guru Jai!" A joyful chant celebrating our guru and the victory of the spiritual path. Chanting his name attunes us to his consciousness.
About Kirtan: Music of the Soul
Our Kirtan sessions are not performances, but open gatherings of the heart. Whether you are familiar with the melodies or hearing them for the first time, we provide simple song sheets so you can join in easily. The music, often led by Nayaswami Haridas on the harmonium, creates a sacred vibration that helps you transition from the noise of city life into a state of inner stillness.
A Practice of Devotion
Kirtan is a practice of Bhakti Yoga—the path of devotion. When we chant, we use the vibration of sound to bypass the thinking mind and settle into the heart. At Ananda Bangalore, our sessions are rooted in the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, where we primarily use his 'Cosmic Chants' to deepen our meditative state.
Why We Chant
Many of us come to these sessions after a long week of work. Bangalore city life can be demanding, and our Kirtan sessions offer a necessary sanctuary. By singing simple, repetitive melodies together, we create a collective energy that makes it much easier to let go of daily tensions. You do not need a trained voice or prior experience to join us; you only need a willingness to sit with us and participate.
Join Our Sangha
We host these sessions at our Halasuru center and periodically at our nature retreats. They are typically part of our larger satsangs, followed by a shared moment of silence and, occasionally, prasad. Whether you are a long-time meditator or simply curious about the yogic tradition, you are welcome to join. While we often have senior teachers like Nayaswami Haridas leading the melodies, the real power of the experience comes from the collective presence of our gurubhais coming together to seek truth.
Note: Please check our calendar for upcoming session timings. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to settle in before the music begins.
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