Join Nina and Arjun for musical evening of chanting the divine names in community call-and-response. Arjun will treat us to his meditative sound journey as well.

About Nina:
Nina Rao first learned sacred chants as a young girl from her grandfather in south India, and the chants stayed quietly with her until she rediscovered this powerful practice with Krishna Das in New York in 1996. Since then she has been KD’s business manager and accompanies him musically. In 1998 she met her guru, Sri Siddhi Ma, in the foothills of the Himalayas and spent time with her regularly for 19 years, while Ma was in the body. 

Nina has been chanting regularly as her main practice, has recorded albums that are widely streamed and played around the world, leads chant events, studies and shares Veda chanting and, spiritual texts, is a hospice volunteer, is a podcast host for Be Here Now Network, goes on yatra/pilgrimage, and is a wildlife conservationist as chairperson for Saving Wild Tigers. Her albums include Antarayaami, Anubhav, 21 Taras Collective Mantra Mala Vol 1, and her third solo album to be released summer 2026. NinaRaoChant.com

About Arjun:
Arjun Bruggeman has accompanied Krishna Das on tabla, will share his ‘rhythmic sound and mantra’ journey – an immersive sound journey through the primal power of percussive instruments—frame drum, tabla, kalimba and hang drum. ArjunSpace.com

Kirtan w/ Nina Rao
May 17th, 7-9pm - $35

Bring your voices and your presence to this evening of chanting the divine names in community as an ever-deepening practice in the Nature of the Heart.  You can find Nina's two solo albums 'Antarayaami' and 'Anubhav' on all streaming platforms and she is releasing her third solo album spring / summer of 2026 - stay tuned!

Join Nina Rao, Genevieve Walker, and Lopön Chandra Easton — the trio behind the 21 Taras Collective — for an afternoon of mantra, music, and devotion celebrating their debut album, Mantra Mala Vol. 1.

Lopön Chandra opens with an introduction to Tara — her history, her twenty-one emanations, and her meditation practice — offering a living context for the mantras you are about to chant. Each of the three will then share and lead their own compositions from the album, guiding participants through chanting together while offering the stories and teachings behind each Tara's mantra and melody

Whether you are new to Tara practice or a longtime devotee, all voices and all levels of experience are welcome. Come ready to chant, listen, and let the Taras in.

Stream Mantra Mala Vol. 1 on all major platforms. Learn more at 21tarascollective.org.

Please join us in-person or online for a benefit concert for Tara Mandala, offered by Krishna Das and the 21 Taras Collective.

Come join us in call and response chanting (kirtan) of ancient mantras! Mantras are melodic phrases in the ancient language of Sanskrit that allow us to travel beyond the incessant ruminations of our mind and touch a part of ourselves that can only be reached by the sound of our own voices. The self calling out to the SELF and being heard!

Devadas is a kirtaniya, composer and artist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. He leads kirtans throughout the world and has recorded a wide variety of acclaimed CDs, including his latest releases, 3 Prayers and Radio Nada. In 2012, Devadas collaborated with indie-rock icon J Mascis to produce and record the film score for the feature documentary One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das. Devadas produced Nina Rao’s chant album, Antarayaami, and in 2016 launched the Lokah Peace Project, an online and ever-expanding video project aimed at inspiring reflection, empathy and harmony.

Earth Day Celebration: Nature and The Name with Nina Rao

Sun April 19, 2026 @ 6pm-8:30pm 
Newburgh Yoga Shala – Hudson Valley, New York

We are so honored to welcome our dear friend Nina Rao back to Newburgh Yoga Shala for a sacred evening community as we offer our gratitude and prayers to Mother Earth.

Bring a leaf, twig, stone, shell… and we’ll make an earth mandala as the altar, and also write on a small note paper which environmental protection organization, whether global or local to you, you support the most – bring that with you too.

Saving Wild Tigers is a USA-registered charity run by Nina, and though the primary cause she supports are the jungles of India, which is home to the wild tiger and all species within it, this benefit blends devotional chanting with environmental activism, raising awareness and funds for wildlife conservation and habitat protection in India and around the world.

All proceeds will go directly to Saving Wild Tigers, so your ticket and your voice will be a direct offering to our home the Earth. For more information about Saving Wild Tigers go here (link to savingwildtigers.org)

Bring your own pillow or folding chair for your comfort.

Ticket Price sliding scale $40

Space is limited, so please register in advance as much as possible.

NOCHE DE KIRTAN·BHAKTI Y COMUNIDAD 

Encuentro de canto devocional, oración y apertura del corazón

La comunidad de México está amorosamente invitada a una Noche de Kirtan muy especial, un encuentro de canto devocional, oración y apertura del corazón, inspirado en las enseñanzas eternas de Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaji), quien nos recordó con simplicidad y profundidad: “Ama a todos, sirve a todos y recuerda a Dios.”

Sobre el Evento: En esta velada sagrada nos reunimos para cantar, disolver las barreras del ego y volver juntos al espacio del amor incondicional. El kirtan no es un concierto: es una ofrenda colectiva, una meditación viva donde cada voz importa y cada corazón es bienvenido.

Cantaremos junto a NINA RAO, una de las voces más reconocidas del Kirtan contemporáneo a nivel internacional. Discípula directa de la tradición Bhakti transmitida por Maharaji y muchos más. Nina comparte el canto como un camino de sanación, entrega y recuerdo del Ser. Su música nace del silencio, la práctica y el amor, y ha acompañado a miles de personas alrededor del mundo en su camino espiritual. Esta noche es una invitación a:

• Recordar quienes somos

• Cantar más allá de la mente

• Sentirnos sostenidos por La Sangha

• Dejar que el corazón guíe el camino

No necesitas experiencia previa, solo traer tu presencia, tu voz tal como es y el deseo de cantar juntos

NIGHT OF KIRTAN, BHAKTI AND COMMUNITY 

A gathering of devotional singing, prayer, and opening of the heart

The community of Mexico is lovingly invited to a very special Kirtan Night, a gathering of devotional singing, prayer and opening of the heart , inspired by the eternal teachings of Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaji) , who reminded us with simplicity and depth: “Love everyone, serve everyone and remember God.”

About the Event: On this sacred evening, we gather to sing, dissolve the barriers of the ego, and return together to the space of unconditional love. Kirtan is not a concert: it is a collective offering, a living meditation where every voice matters and every heart is welcome.

We will sing alongside Nina Rao, one of the most renowned voices in contemporary Kirtan internationally. A direct disciple of the Bhakti tradition passed down by Maharaji and many others. Nina shares singing as a path to healing, surrender, and remembrance of the Self. Her music is born from silence, practice, and love, and has accompanied thousands of people around the world on their spiritual journey. The night is an invitation to:

• Remember who we are

• Singing beyond the mind

• Feeling supported by the Sangha

• Let your heart guide the way

You don't need any prior experience, just bring your presence, your voice as it is, and the desire to sing together.

Nina Rao is going back to the Shala!

Bring in the end of this year chanting in community with a special sound journey with Arjun Bruggeman. No experience required. Please register in advance to save your spots for you and your friends.

Krishna Das and his Friends return to Maui to continue the Ram Dass Legacy Thanksgiving Sunday Maui Satsang / Kirtan.

This year’s gathering will continue to serve as a Food Drive for the Maui Food Bank , as it has since 2006 when Ram Dass initiated the Thanksgiving Sunday Maui Satsang / Kirtan program at the then Studio Maui (2006 -2011), then moved the program to the Historic Makawao Union Church (2012 – 2018) and finally the Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Castle Theater in 2019.

The program resumed after the Pandemic / Lahaina fires in it’s new home at the Napili Kai Beach Resort’s Aloha Pavilion, 2021 to current 2025.

This long standing Maui community gathering serves as a Food Drive for the Maui Food Bank and your generous organic canned / boxed food donations go a long way in supporting the Maui Food Bank’s mission of eliminating food insecurity for thousands of families within Maui County.

Participants are encouraged to bring their generous organic boxed or canned food donations that are collected in the Maui Food Bank Food Bins the next day.

Hanuman Maui and Dassi’s Bhaktique will be on hand to share her latest Bhakti goods, Krishna Das published works and Be Here Now Wearables just in time for the gift giving Holiday Season.

All sales from Dassi’s Bhaktique go to support Hanuman Maui’s mission of perpetuating Ram Dass’ Maui Legacy, their community services and programs.

This event is by donation, all proceeds will support Saving Wild Tigers to help in the preservation of wild habitat in India. Select the 'Hanuman Chalisa Donation' option on Humanitix if you would like to make a contribution.

Will call begins at 10:00am. Doors open at 10:30am.

Chant 11 Hanuman Chalisas together with Nina Rao and other local kirtan wallahs: Shyama Chapin, Ambika and Devadas.

Learn about the rest of the retreat with Krishna Das.

Advance tickets are available via Humanitix until 11:59pm the night prior to the event date : https://events.humanitix.com/peace-of-my-heart-weekend-in-nyc-nov-21-and-22

General Admission REGISTRATION LINK (India): ₹1250 per person

INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION LINK Suggested minimum donation of $20* *after you make your donation to CWS for your donor pass, you will receive a separate confirmation from Chant Kirtan which you will bring to the event.

Schedule

• 6:00 PM – Doors open for general admission seating (bring your own pillow for comfort)

• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Sacred Music for Sacred Forests Concert with Nina Rao & Arjun Bruggeman

About the Event

Join us for an evening of kirtan, music, and satsang with Nina Rao and Arjun Bruggeman to raise awareness and funds for saving wild tigers and their habitats across India -the Land of the Tiger. Dr. K. Ullas Karanth, conservation biologist and leading expert on tigers, will share some words of wisdom with us.

India is the last viable habitat for wild tigers and one of the most biologically diverse regions in Eurasia. Protecting this ecosystem means safeguarding not just tigers, but also elephants, langurs, deer, birds, rivers, plants, and the sacred balance of nature itself. This concert is a celebration of India’s living tradition of honoring wildlife as sacred embodiments of Mother Earth. Through intentional prayer, chanting, and community, let us come together to protect nature and give thanks.

Learn more about the conservation work Saving Wild Tigers and Centre for Wildlife Studies is doing by visiting the websites: https://www.savingwildtigers.org/ and https://cwsindia.org/

REGISTER HERE (India): ₹1250 per person

INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION* *after you make your donation, you will receive a separate confirmation from Chant Kirtan which you will bring to the event.

Lifeyoga Delhi
16/48, Diplomatic Enclave, Malcha Marg,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021

Join us for an evening of kirtan, chanting, music, and satsang with Nina Rao accompanied by Arjun Bruggeman to raise awareness and funds for saving wild tigers and their habitats across India -the Land of the Tiger. India is the last viable habitat for wild tigers and one of the most bio-diverse regions in Eurasia. Protecting this ecosystem means safeguarding not just tigers, but also elephants, langurs, deer, birds, rivers, plants, and the sacred balance of nature itself.

This concert is a celebration of India’s living tradition of honoring wildlife as sacred embodiments of Mother Earth. Through intentional prayer, chanting, and community, let us come together to protect nature and give thanks. Our special guest is Sanjna Kapoor, wife of Valmik Thapar who passed away earlier this year- a leading tiger conservationist and was the original inspiration for the creation of Saving Wild Tigers in 1999. All funds raised will go to Tiger Watch based in Ranthambhore, with gratitude to Life-Yoga for the gift of hosting this community event.

This special community gathering is an invitation to immerse yourself in sacred music, collective chanting, and the power of shared voices. Through her harmonium and heartfelt presence, Nina guides us into a meditative space of devotion, inner stillness, and unity. Beyond chanting, Nina also leads Saving Wild Tigers, a movement dedicated to tiger conservation across India, blending the spirit of compassion with action for the Earth. Come be part of this two-hour journey of sound and silence, where spirituality meets mindfulness, and hearts connect through mantra.

Learn more about the conservation work Saving Wild Tigers is doing by visiting the website: https://www.savingwildtigers.org/

General Admission REGISTER HERE (India): ₹1250 per person (Tickets are non-refundable)

INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION HERE

Schedule

• 6:30 PM – Doors open for general admission seating (bring your own pillow for comfort)

• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Sacred Music for Sacred Forests Concert with Nina Rao & Arjun Bruggeman

48JG+HFM, Badrinath Rd, near SBI bank, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India

About the Event

Join us for an evening of kirtan, music, and satsang with Nina Rao and Arjun Bruggeman to raise awareness and funds for saving wild tigers and their habitats across India -the Land of the Tiger. India is the last viable habitat for wild tigers and one of the most bio-diverse regions in Eurasia. Protecting this ecosystem means safeguarding not just tigers, but also elephants, langurs, deer, birds, rivers, plants, and the sacred balance of nature itself.

This concert is a celebration of India’s living tradition of honoring wildlife as sacred embodiments of Mother Earth. Through intentional prayer, chanting, and community, let us come together to protect nature and give thanks.

About Nina Rao & Saving Wild Tigers

Nina Rao (via SavingWildTigers.org) has been supporting tiger conservation in India since 1998, guided by renowned conservationists such as Valmik Thapar, Dr. Ullas Karanth, Dr. Krithi Karanth, and Dr. Dharmendra Khandal. All funds raised will go directly to wildlife NGOs in India, including:

• Tiger Watch, Ranthambhore

• Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bengaluru

• Go Dharmic’s rewilding projects in the Sunderbans, West Bengal

Some priority project in the Sunderbans region are:

• Mangrove Plantations for Climate Action & Women’s Livelihoods: Restoring mangroves with women - led nurseries to protect against cyclones while creating sustainable income.

• Tiger Conservation & Community Safety: Reducing tiger - human conflict through awareness, eco - barriers, and livelihood alternatives.

• Alternative Livelihoods for Women: Supporting handicrafts, eco - tourism, and sustainable enterprises to empower coastal women.

• Safe Drinking Water for Villages: Installing solar - powered tube wells and water filters in flood and saline - prone communities.

With Gratitude

Our heartfelt gratitude to Akhanda Yoga Institute and Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu for donating this sacred ashram space. Special thanks to Go Dharmic for joining hands in this collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you for this sacred evening in Rishikesh.