Retreat: Rooted in Bhakti - Radhika Das

On Sunday, January 3, 2027, Radhika Das invites you to Govardhan Eco Village in Maharashtra for Retreat: Rooted in Bhakti—an immersion into the yoga of devotion through live kirtan, a call-and-response chanting practice that dissolves the boundary between performer and participant. This rural setting, nestled in spiritual Maharashtra, becomes a sacred container where thousands move together in devotional sound, whether through the gentle repetition of a single name or the building momentum of sacred song.

Rooted in centuries-old Hindu tradition but open to all faiths, Radhika Das's mantra meditation nights create spaces where his London accent floats over harmonium and tabla as he guides you deeper into the practice. Each chant is designed not as entertainment but as a portal: a way to move your body, settle your mind, and touch something beyond words.

What sets Radhika Das apart is his ability to hold both reverence and accessibility. He doesn't perform kirtan at you—he sings it with you, his band of devoted musicians creating a sonic container where your voice matters as much as his. Whether you're chanting the names of Hindu deities or simply following the rhythm, the practice works through repetition, vibration, and the collective intention of everyone gathered in this sacred space.

This January retreat is for anyone seeking to move beyond the thinking mind, to experience meditation through sound and song, to feel part of something larger. If you're curious about mantra but new to kirtan, you'll be held. If you've chanted before, you'll recognize the lineage. Come ready to participate, to sing even if you think you can't, to let your body and breath synchronize with others in devotion.