Greetings, dear friend and kirtan aficionado!
I’m delighted to share the initial announcement for KIRTAN Dao: An Intensive Training in Rishikesh, India!

WHAT THIS IS
Kirtan Dao is an immersive devotional music training dedicated to the sacred art of kirtan. This experience is designed to open your voice, strengthen your spiritual presence, and teach you how to lead and hold devotional chant spaces with authenticity and heart.

This is not a performance workshop or training.
This is a devotional transmission through sound.
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🌿 WHO THIS IS FOR
Beginner-friendly & open to all.
Perfect for:
• First-time kirtan and mantra singers
• Yoga & meditation teachers
• Sound healers & space holders
• Retreat facilitators
• Musicians seeking devotional depth
• Anyone feeling the call to sacred chant
✨ No prior musical experience required
✨ Harmonium or instruments are NOT mandatory (but welcome!)
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🎶 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Foundations of devotional kirtan
• Voice activation & breath for chanting
• Call & response leadership
• Rhythm & tempo for group flow
• How to confidently lead simple kirtans
• Sacred presence & energetic holding
• Performance vs prayer
• Creating devotional flow in ceremony
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🌀 DAILY EXPERIENCE
Each day includes:
• Mantra & vocal activation
• Chanting technique & rhythm training
• Group practice circles
• Devotional philosophy & embodiment
• Evening kirtan ceremonies
This is a fully immersive training experience.
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🪷 WHAT’S INCLUDED
• 7 days of training
• Live group devotional practice
• Sacred kirtan ceremonies
• Supportive beginner-friendly guidance
• Community & integration
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
• Rooted in devotional Hindu kirtan lineage
• Open to all spiritual backgrounds
• Accommodation & food not included
• Instruments welcome, but not required


With daily kirtan workshops and adventures, any mantra lover will surely be fulfilled. Our immersion will be full of devotion and community celebration, surrounded by the Himalayan mountains on the bank of the Holy Ganga river.

KIRTAN Dao: Intensive Training
Dates: 19–26 January 2026


Featuring Co-Facilitators: Jahnava dasi, Sita dasi, Bhima Karma (mridanga.com)

More details to be announced soon!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Limited capacity.

Scholarships available.

Groups welcome with a discount.

Top quality instruments available for purchase and rent.

Conditions apply.



Welcome to KIRTAN DAO: The Intensive Training in Devotional Chant—an immersive journey into the sublime art of Kirtan, the ancient call-and-response heart of Bhakti Yoga.
Led by second-generation practitioner and Polymath Priest, Vijay Krsna, mridanga extraordinaire Bhima Karma, the enchanting voices of Jahnava and Sita dasi, this intensive is where tradition meets innovation. We distill the wisdom of ancient mantra masters and translate the vast teachings of the pure Bhakti lineage into a modern, effective practice, fostering deep community celebration and genuine voice activation.

Who Is This For?

Whether you're a seasoned Kirtan leader ready to deepen your authority or a passionate participant seeking personal immersion, this training is an opportunity to expand your understanding of devotional music, connect with like-minded individuals, and elevate your spiritual practice.

Inclusivity and non sectarian values!

All Skill Levels Welcome: We welcome all instruments and skill levels, inviting a diverse and harmonious musical experience.

Family-Friendly: The event is designed to be family-friendly, providing a wonderful opportunity for individuals of all ages to come together and experience the joy of Kirtan in a supportive and uplifting atmosphere. Children are welcome!

Group Rates: For families or groups interested in attending, we offer special rates and discounts. Please reach out to us for more information on family or group pricing.

About the team

Vijay Krsna is the dynamic founder and leading voice of the internationally acclaimed collective, KIRTANIYAS, known for pioneering the modern, high-energy fusion of traditional Kirtan with global musical influences. As a life long dedicated student of the devotional arts, he developed Kirtan Dao, his unique teacher-training method focused on the spiritual depth and accessible delivery of mantra meditation and sacred song. Vijay travels the globe continuously, bringing his electrifying, spontaneous Kirtan performances and immersive teachings to festivals and gatherings across four continents.
Bhīma-Karmā Vṛkodara Sāragrāhi has devoted his life to the Mṛdaṅga, the rhythmic heart of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Saṅkīrtana culture. His profound study began in his youth, leading to collaborations with pioneering Kīrtana artists like Krishna Das and Jai Uttal (playing Mṛdaṅga on the first Grammy-nominated Kīrtana album). Choosing a path of deep spiritual and musical dedication, he moved to India in 1999, spending over a decade in intensive study under the Guru-Śiṣya Paramparā to revive Mṛdaṅga as a complete spiritual science and art, which he now teaches globally through his school, Mṛdaṅga Sampradāya.