The Gayatri Gathering: Costa Rica

Join an unforgettable kirtan retreat in the lush paradise of Nosara, Costa Rica, on Saturday, December 19, 2026. The Gayatri Gathering brings together world-renowned kirtan artists Deva Premal and Miten for an immersive journey into sacred chanting, mantra music, and devotional practice. Set against the pristine backdrop of Blue Spirit Costa Rica, this kirtan retreat event in Nosara offers a rare opportunity to experience transformative sacred music and spiritual connection with two of the world's most celebrated kirtan masters.

With three decades of devotional performance experience, Deva Premal and Miten have brought Sanskrit chants and mantra singing to concert halls and spiritual communities across the globe. Their unique blend of classical Indian ragas, contemporary musicality, and heartfelt devotion creates an atmosphere of profound peace and collective healing. Whether you're a seasoned kirtan enthusiast or discovering devotional music for the first time, this kirtan retreat in Nosara promises deep personal transformation through the power of sacred sound.

What to Expect

Imagine yourself arriving at Blue Spirit's serene tropical sanctuary, where the sound of ocean waves mingles with the anticipation of spiritual seekers from around the world. Throughout this kirtan retreat event, you'll move through carefully curated sessions of sacred chanting led by Deva Premal and Miten, each designed to deepen your connection to mantra music and inner peace. The day flows like a meditation itself—opening with gentle invocations, building through call-and-response kirtan sessions where your voice joins hundreds of others in Sanskrit devotion, and concluding with reflective silence beneath the Costa Rican stars.

Between sessions, you'll have time to integrate the experience through yoga, explore the grounds, or simply rest in the nourishing energy of community. The kirtan retreat format creates a container where the repetition of sacred mantras gradually opens the heart, quiets the mind, and connects you to something larger than yourself. By the day's end, many participants describe a palpable shift—a sense of inner spaciousness, emotional release, and renewed spiritual clarity.

About the Artists

Deva Premal is an internationally acclaimed kirtan singer whose luminous voice has become synonymous with modern devotional music. With over 30 years of mantra performance experience, she brings authentic Sanskrit pronunciation and spiritual depth to every chant, creating kirtan experiences that are both technically precise and emotionally transcendent. Her legacy spans sacred temples, world music festivals, and intimate retreat spaces—always with the intention of touching hearts and awakening consciousness.

Miten represents a remarkable spiritual transformation, having evolved from a 1970s rock musician (born Andy Desmond) into a celebrated kirtan and mantra artist. After becoming a disciple in spiritual practice, Miten merged his musicianship with devotion, creating a unique bridge between Western musical sensibility and Eastern sacred tradition. His warmth, humor, and authentic spiritual commitment make mantra singing accessible and joyful for audiences of all backgrounds.

Deva Premal & Miten Together form an extraordinary collaborative presence. As longtime creative and life partners, they have co-created some of the most beloved kirtan albums of our era, and their on-stage chemistry amplifies the transformative power of their sacred chanting performances. Their combined three decades of teaching and performing in temples, retreat centers, and concert halls worldwide brings a rare mastery to this kirtan retreat event in Nosara.

Venue & Location

Blue Spirit Costa Rica is a world-class retreat center nestled in the peaceful coastal village of Nosara, Guanacaste. This sanctuary combines modern amenities with natural beauty, offering open-air pavilions, lush gardens, and ocean views that enhance the meditative atmosphere of your kirtan retreat experience. The Nosara location provides the perfect balance—enough seclusion for deep inner work, yet accessible to international travelers seeking transformative spiritual experience.

The venue's architecture and design have been thoughtfully created to facilitate group kirtan and devotional practice, with spacious halls that acoustically enhance mantra singing and sacred music. Parking is available on-site, and the center is accessible via a short transfer from the nearest airport. The tropical setting of Nosara creates a natural retreat environment where you can fully disconnect from daily life and immerse yourself in the transformative power of devotional music.