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कीर्तनम्

Keerthan

Devotional singing bringing together Sanskrit, meaning and Indian musical tradition.

Keerthan programmes combine devotional singing with Sanskrit and the Indian musical traditions — song as a practice of feeling and attention rather than performance.

At a glance

DurationProgramme · dates announced periodically
FormatOnline, live · and in workshops
LevelOpen to all
FeeAsk on WhatsApp

What you will study

  • Traditional kīrtana and devotional compositions
  • Correct Sanskrit pronunciation in singing
  • Meaning and contemplation of the text
  • Bhāva — feeling as the substance of the song
  • Simple rāga and tāla for group singing
  • Leading a kīrtan session

Who it is for

  • Yoga studios and communities who sing together
  • Anyone who loves to sing, trained or not
  • Chanting students wanting the devotional dimension
No previous musical training is needed. Keerthan is sung by everyone, and always has been.

Join this course

Register on WhatsApp and you will receive the schedule, the fee and the payment details. If you are unsure whether this is the right level for you, say so — that is a normal question and a useful one.


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