Chalisas & Chai

Join kirtan leader Parvati for this weekly gathering to sing the Hanuman Chalisa. Whether you already know it or not, the cadence of the music and the transliterated chant sheets will enable you to sing along without too much difficulty.

The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse chant 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.

"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:
This takes place at a private home located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN, just West of Lake Harriett. Please send a Meet-up message to RSVP and to obtain the exact location.

There is street parking. You can also pull into the driveway (to the left of the house). There is a couch, two armchairs, and dining room chairs to sit on. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring a meditation cushion. Also, bring a water bottle. Hot chai (decaffeinated) will be available and we'll have some time for satsang after about an hour of chanting.

FYI: There are two small dogs in the home that get a little excited about guests arriving but will settle down when we sing.

About the Artist:
Parvati (Pascale LaPoint) has been on the bhakti path since 2008. She has chanted with the Midwest community during many events and festivals under the band name “Kirtan Path.” Parvati is a follower of the great Indian saint Baba Neem Karoli. She received her spiritual name from Shri Siddhi Ma in 2016. In that lineage, the Hanuman Chalisa is an important prayer that is sung frequently. Parvati has led Hanuman Chalisa workshops on several occasions, and weekly gatherings over many years.