Category Archives: Kirtan

Mayuri leading kirtan at the 2024 Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat, accompanied by Radha Govinda Mandali’s Keshava Madhava on mridanga. At just eighteen years old, Mayuri Gandharvika Priya Dasi has already connected with many devotees and listeners through h…

Kirtan Fest Houston 2025 marked the powerful return of one of the community’s most beloved celebrations. Organized by the youth of ISKCON of Houston, the festival brought together thousands of people for a weekend filled with sacred music, flowers, dev…

From August 7th–9th, 2025, the Sri Sri Radha Bankebihari Mandir in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted the first official Kirtan Safari Mela. Spearheaded by Mukund Murari Das and a dedicated team of organizers, the three-day event drew thousands of participants and…

The ISKCON Kirtan Ministry has officially invited devotees and well-wishers worldwide to join the upcoming World Holy Name Festival (WHNF), taking place September 17–23, 2025. The annual festival, an initiative of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (…

This November, prepare for a soul-stirring musical journey as London-based Kirtan artist Radhika Das brings his powerful message of spiritual connection to India. The Radhika Das Kirtan Concert is set to tour across nine major cities, uniting thousands…

Acyuta Gopi, the Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, is ushering devotional music into a new era—without compromising its spiritual essence. Her recent feature in Rolling Stone India highlights how she blends traditional heart-centered chanting with storyt…

This year’s Hare Krsna Festival at the National Mall was another amazing event. Literally thousands of people from all walks of life, all ethnic backgrounds, and age groups couldn’t help but hear this chanting of the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra. As a direct…

Stonehenge’s 2025 Summer Solstice celebration, held from the evening of June 20 to dawn on June 21, drew one of its largest crowds in recent memory. More than 25,000 people gathered to witness the sun rise in perfect alignment with the ancient Heel Sto…

Photo courtesy of Arta Bandhu Das. On June 14th, the New York City Rathayatra processed down Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s most iconic streets. This year’s Rathayatra rained mercy upon the streets of New York and all who took part. Undeterred by the…

Over Memorial Day Weekend 2025, more than 4,000 devotees gathered at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida, for the popular annual Sadhu Sanga Retreat. Held from May 23–26, the event featured nonstop kirtans led by senior ISKCON leaders an…

Srila Prabhupada’s overarching mission was to create a worldwide Brahmanical culture in order to inject Krishna Consciousness into mainstream society: into academia, the religious and scientific communities, into the arts, the workplace, and into the v…

Purnamasi Devi Dasi (center) with her team at Mayapur. In the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, when the streets of Mayapur were silent and the gates of local neighborhoods were closed, a small group of Western devotees began a daily Harinam Sankirt…

From Radhadesh to Amsterdam, 250 hearts united in ecstatic kirtan. On King’s Day 2025, Amsterdam’s canals, museums, and bustling vrijmarkt transformed into a vibrant sea of orange as 250 ISKCON devotees led an eight-hour Maha Harinam procession through…

Radhika and her mother Mani-Karuna Devi Dasi perform alongside the Vraja Beats Rock Band. Radhika Keshari, born into a Krishna-conscious family,  spontaneously absorbed devotional practices from a young age. The now 17-year-old remarked, “I’ve been sur…

Manu Dasa, the pioneer of the Irish Yatra deeply absorbed in the Holy Name, Dublin 2024. This spring, Dublin Kirtan Mela returns to continue a local tradition of non-stop kirtan, prasadam, and sanga. On Saturday, 31st May, devotees and guests from all …

On April 16th, 2025, a historic cultural event took place in the Hall of Honor of the National Congress of Chile — one of the country’s most emblematic venues, where official state ceremonies, presidential addresses, and national commemorations are hel…

The Birmingham 24-Hour Kirtan returns for its 26th year on Saturday, 3rd, and Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at The New Bingley Hall, Birmingham, UK, inviting devotees and spiritual seekers to immerse themselves in the chanting of the holy names of Lord Krsna….

Last Saturday, April 12th, the St. Augustine Rathayatra filled the downtown streets with melodious kirtan and a joyous atmosphere. During the procession, the beautifully decorated chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra was accompanied …

From March 29th to April 1st, 2025, 70 enthusiastic youth and 20 senior devotees from ISKCON Kuala Lumpur, gathered for an unforgettable journey into not only the heart of nature—but also the soul. Held at the Gopeng Rainforest Resort, nestled deep in …

Janananda Goswami, along with devotees from around Luzon Island, Philippines, for Maha Harinam in Manila. On March 9, 2025, the heart of Manila pulsed with the sounds of kirtan as devotees gathered for a Maha Harinam at Rizal Park. Led by Janananda Gos…

Radhika Das and his kirtan band with BBC One host Holly Hamilton. London-based kirtan musician Radhika Das recently appeared on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live, bringing the ancient practice of mantra music to a national audience that reaches millions of…

Lt. Col. Anant Sinha (Administrator, Asiatic Society) inaugurating the exhibition along with Noopur Desai (Namamrita Dasi), Apar Industries, Dr. Sumanta Rudra (Academic Dean, BRC) and Prof. Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri. The Asiatic Society, Kolkata, in col…

Premanjali holding one of her signature Learn Kirtan harmoniums. Kirtan, the sacred practice of chanting and singing the names of The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna, is a profound tool for meditation and self-expression. For Premanjali Das…

Ekhaya Program students at the entrance of the ISKCON CPT Temple. Bavisha Moonasar, also known as Balai Devi Dasi, is a high school teacher in Cape Town who leads the Ekhaya High School Preaching Program. This program aims to introduce students to Kris…

Joyful devotees serve appreciative residents. On October 8th, 2024, ISKCON Phoenix visited “A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center” in Mesa, Arizona, distributing over 100 plates of prasadam to residents. This service is part of ISKCON Phoen…

The annual World Holy Name Festival (WHNF), organized by the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry, concluded its 2024 edition with great success, uniting temples and devotees from across the world. This festival, observed from September 17 to September 23, celebrate…

Syama Gauri Devi Devi and Priya Kunda Das (third and fourth from right). Syama Gauri Devi Dasi, originally from Hungary, shared some of her spiritual journey in a recent interview with ISKCON News. Her service over the years has taken her around Europe…

Devotees at Kirtan Festival remembering Aindra Dasa. Last month, a kirtan festival was held at the Kanai Balai Assembly Hall in Mayapur in remembrance of His Grace Aindra Dasa, the devotee most well-known for his passion and leadership in reviving 24-h…

ISKCON Bogota Community’s 2018 Govardhan Puja celebration. Nestled in the vibrant capital of Colombia, ISKCON Bogotá has become a strong source of spiritual guidance and community development under the leadership of Harinam Gauranga Das. His dedi…

ISKCON Los Angeles – New Dvaraka held its 48th Annual Rathayatra (Festival of Chariots) procession on Sunday, August 4th. The popular festival parade was preceded by inaugural celebrations and a Saturday Kirtan Mela held at the New Dvaraka Temple…

Bhakti Caitanya Swami, GBC for ISKCON in South Africa, led the harinam procession accompanied by Adhokshaja Swami. Approximately 40 devotees from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) gathered in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, to march …