What we’re about
Minnesota Kirtan Gatherings is your source for events related to kirtan, chanting, devotional singing, and mantra music in Minnesota and sometimes Western Wisconsin. These gatherings are supportive of the personal exploration of the spiritual path and living in community with an open heart and mind. Kirtan is a devotional practice, rooted in Bhakti yoga. Chanting and devotional singing creates an instant connection to the Divine, regardless of denomination.
Our organizers and event hosts make every effort to list all available events that may be of interest to our community. Please check the calendar for a list of events such as:
Kirtan
Workshops
Classes
Special celebrations
Festivals
Join us! Our group membership is free and open to everyone. However, we appreciate small donations to the meet-up in order to pay for the annual fees.
Our posted events may be donation-based or require payment, depending on the requirements of the facilitator or host. There is also a related group on Facebook (Minnesota Kirtan Gatherings) where we repost the events from this meet-up to attract an even wider audience. To have an event posted, please contact the organizer.
Thank you for your support. Looking forward to seeing you at an event soon!
"Love is the door, chanting is the key." (Bhagavan Das)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Chanting the Hanuman ChalisaKirtan Haus, Fridley, MN
The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse prayer in praise of Hanuman, written in the ancient language of Awadhi. It invokes Hanuman as the very breath of Ram. Many believe that chanting this prayer gives us the strength to get through difficult times with compassion and grace.
Singing the Hanuman Chalisa is my main practice and very dear to my heart. I love bringing this practice to more people. While the lyrics may initially present a bit of a challenge, the cadence of the music, the heartbeat of the drum, and the transliterated chant sheets I provide will enable you to sing along right away.
"Every line of the Hanuman Chalisa is a Mahamantra."
~ Baba Neem Karoli (Maharajji)This is a free event in the spirit of dana (generosity/giving freely). Donations joyfully accepted (cash or Venmo).
Location, Parking, and What to Bring:
Our home is located in the North Innsbruck neighborhood of Fridley, MN, just North of I694, between Hwy 65 and Silver Lake Road. Please email us for the exact location (either via https://kirtanpath.com/contact/ or Meet-up messages). When parking on the street, please leave 15ft on either side of the mailboxes to allow for uninterrupted mail delivery. You can also pull into our driveway.We have two small dogs. Please let us know whether this is an issue. We have blankets to sit on or you can bring your own meditation cushion. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. We will offer tea and some snacks after the practice. If you'd like to bring a piece of fruit or some small snacks as an offering and to share with the group afterwards, feel free to do so.
About the Artist:
Kirtan Path has been singing with the greater Twin Cities kirtan community since 2009. They also participated in many Midwestern chant events over the years, such as the Twin Cities Kirtan Festival, the Twin Cities Yoga Festival, India in Iowa, the Inner Peace Festival, Bhakti Fest Midwest, Midwest Yoga and Kirtan Fest, Great Mother Chant, Kirtan Fest Milwaukee, Circle of Celebration and Soul Family ReUnion.Kirtan Path released one album to date, titled Samgayati - A Gathering in Song.
For more details visit www.kirtanpath.com
- Candlelight Kirtan at Greenway YogaGreenway Yoga, Minneapolis , MN
Please join us for Kirtan by Candlelight at Greenway Yoga on Saturday April 27th.
Kirtan weaves music and mantra together as a part of Bhakti yoga, the path of divine love. We'll be chanting and connecting to our hearts through poetry, song, and the sounds of the harmonium, violin and guitar.
All faiths and cultural backgrounds are welcome as we explore Sanskrit chants, Sufi poetry, and soulful prayers. Offered in the spirit of Dana (joyful giving).
Blankets will be available for sitting on, though you are welcome to bring your own mediation cushion or chair as well.
Please register before attending to help us prepare the space for the number of people. You can reserve your space at
greenwayyoga.com/schedule under "Donation Events."
