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2023 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: PLEASE READ.
We announce Kirtan, Sufi and Spritual music events in the SF Bay area and beyond. We occasionally host our own kirtan and spiritual music events.
Unfortunately, organizers are not able to attend many of the events. Please use your own discretion to contact other attendees to meet at the events.
Due to the evolving situation with Covid-19 virus and variants, each county is applying new policies - please check each venue's covid policy before attending in-person events.
Check the latest CDC information here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/global-covid-19/global-response-strategy.html
you can find many more kirtan events below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/166399253494846/
Some kirtan events are now in person and some are indoors as of February 2023
Contact the venues and check their covid guidelines for your own safety before attending.
If you are musicians who lead kirtan or organize spiritual music event please message me with time, date, location and description including admission / suggested donation amount/ ticket link. ( we do not charge commission).
To be effective, please contact me 4-6 weeks before the event.
I will try my best to post them in event section. We announce various kirtans, sufi and South Asian sprituality related events in the SF Bay Area. Unfortunately, organizers are not able to attend many of the events. Please use your own discretion to contact other attendees to meet at the events.
If you want to meet the co-organizers please attend Thursday night Kirtan at Bhakti SF. or contact Bhakti SF Address: 1227 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (650) 772-8226 or message me via meetup.
Our focus is personal spritual experience and non-religious.
If you would like to read about Bhakti movement's origin and development in South Asia please read:
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Kirtan with Dr. Arathi Sethumadhavan ( San Francisco)Integral Yoga Institute, San Francisco, CA
### Kirtan with Dr. Arathi Sethumadhavan
### Saturday. September 27, 7— 8:30pm
$5-$20 REGISTER or enroll for free – use promo code FREE.
Immerse yourself in the soulful practice of kirtan, a profound musical meditation and communal chanting experience harmoniously centered on sacred mantras. We welcome everyone who is seeking a spiritual and uplifting environment. Absolutely no prior chanting experience is necessary. All are wholeheartedly invited to partake in this event.
Arathi’s connection with sacred sounds began in her formative years, rooted in Carnatic music training and a decade-long immersion in Sanskrit. Having sung hymns and songs throughout her life, she is thrilled to delve into the vibrant joy and shared experience of kirtan with you.VENUE: Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St, San Francisco
- Zikr with Allaudin Ottinger and Friends ( San Francisco)Mentorgarten (Sufi Ruhaniat International), san francisco, CA
### Zikr with Allaudin Ottinger and Friends (In Person: San Fran)
Thursday, October 2, time TBA - (415) 285-5208
$15-$20 Suggested donation (no one turned away)
Allaudin Ottinger just confirmed he will join us for a special Zikr as he heads to Santa Cruz for a retreat!
About Murshid Allaudin Ottinger
Sufi zikr (or dhikr) is a form of Islamic meditation and remembrance of God, involving the repeated chanting of sacred names or phrases, often accompanied by specific breathing techniques, rhythmic movement, or devotional singing. It
VENUE: The Mentorgarten, (Sufi Ruhaniat International ) 410 Precita Ave, San Francisco