Sunrise Kiirtan Mela Festival.

TWO Days of ECSTATIC KIIRTAN MUSIC, DANCE AND WORKSHOPS

An enchanting experience that transcends boundaries, igniting the spark within. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies and rhythmic beats that weave a tapestry of blissful harmony. Awaken your senses, uplift your spirit, and embark on a transformative journey through the captivating world of kiirtan.

Join us at the Sunrise Kiirtan Mela Festival and unlock the power of sacred chants, nurturing your soul and fostering a deep connection to the divine.

Discover the profound joy and inner serenity that awaits you as you delve into this ancient practice of self-expression and meditation. Discover the magic of Kiirtan through the guidance of Great Kiirtanyas as they lead you on a journey of embodiment, yoga, mantra, and a deep connection with Mother Earth. Engage with our captivating Community, get in touch, and explore the wealth of resources available to you.

Embrace the Kiirtan experience within us …

Cost- Ten Euros (Cash on the Gate)

Featuring Kiirtaniyas:

Ashoka (Co. Galway) - Goddess Kiirtan,

Celtic Kiirtan (Co Tipperary) - Eileen Bray

Jantien and Group (Co Clare),

Jyoshna and Sunrise Women’s Kiirtan Party (Co Clare) - Rarhi Kiirtan,

Graham Roe (Co. Clare) Yogananda Kiirtans

Marijke Affirmations (Co. Clare)

Pavitram and friends (Co. Tyrone)

Siobhan Mac Mahon (Poetry)

Tipperary Yantra (Tipperary)

Witek Kulczycki (Galway)

Zdena (Dublin)

Schedule:
11.30 - Opening Ceremony- Featuring a Kiirtan from each kiirtan leader present
1.30 – 2.30 pm Pavitram and Friends (Co. Tyrone)
2.30 – 3.30 pm Jyoshna and Sunrise Gosthi (Sunrise)
3.30 – 4.30 pm Marjike Affirmations (Co. Clare)
4.30 – 5.30 pm Zdena Kiirtan– (Czech/Balbriggan)
5.30 - 6.30 pm Tipperary Yatra Kiirtan (Tipperary)
6.30 – 7.30 pm Ashoka Kiirtan (Co.Galway)
7.30 - 8.30 pm TBC
8.30 – 9.30 pm Celtic Kiirtan – Eileen Bray
9.30 - 10.30 pm Finale – All Kiirtan Leaders
Sunday 1st Oct
7.30 - 8.30 am Yoga and meditation
9.30 am – 10.30 am Workshop - Kiirtan of the ancient RARHI Tradition (North East India)
10.30 – 11.30 Workshop – Ashoka’s kiirtan workshop
11.30 – 12.30 Jantien Kiirtan
12.30 – 1.30 Graham Roe Kiirtans
1.30 – 2.30 Zdena
2.30 – 3.30 Marijke
3.30 – 4.30 Pavitram and friends
4.30 – 5.30 Jyoshna and Sunrise Kiirtan
Also featuring Siobhan Mac Mahon and Gerry Carrick (Poetry)

Workshops:

Rarhi Kiirtan Workshop by Jyoshna 9.30 am
The Kiirtan of Rarh is considered to be "Outstanding and Unparalleled" (P.R.Sarkar, 1980). It has been developing for more than 500 years and has its own central corpus of raginiis and rhythms which are enchanting and deeply evocative. This workshop will give you an introduction to this outstanding kiirtan tradition. Lead by Jyoshna who is a kiirtaniya of more than four decades. She gained her PhD on Rarhi Kiirtan in 2010 and since then has continued to research and teach this music genre globally and most recently in Ireland. In this workshop we shall sing some ancient Rarhi Kiirtan ragas and play some basic drum patterns.

Rose Heart Connection workshop with Ashoka 10.30 am
This workshop held by Ashoka/Aoife a newly initiated Magdalene, weavs the Shakti flow of Bhakti devotional songs and self love/care practises from the Hatha, Tao and Tantric paths. Your invited to resource and take refuge in the power of Divine Feminine Mother Mary and Magdalena Rose lineage to help us heal from our wounds and be held by their transformational love so that we can continue to spread love and bliss bringing heaven to Earth. The workshops content includes ritual, mantra, breath work, consent exploration, communication tools all designed to foster healing empowerment and sovereign congruent and embodied relationship with our selves and others. €15 euros Cash on the Door Please.

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More Info About the Festival:

There will be a Sunrise Market to buy delicious vegetarian and vegan food plus other produce and crafts.

This is an Alcohol and Drug Free event

We offer Child Friendly Spaces

What To Bring: Your own bowls and cutlery as we are promoting sustainability. If you forget no problem you can rent them off us for 2 euros and you will get it back when you bring it back.
An open heart and mind
A torch
Something warm to wear in the evening

Pets are welcome, but on a leash please as we have pet rabbits.

We promote sustainability so please bring your own cups, cutlery, bowls. Or you can rent ours for 2 euros a day

Camping is available for 15 euros a day.

Limited accommodation is available for 35 euros a night, plus ten euros for the festival.

For More Info Call Jyoshna: +353 834 639 315