Chanting for Peace

About Bharati & Dinesh

Bharati and Dinesh have been singing, chanting and sharing the path of devotion with our local community for the past sixteen years. We are lucky to live a beautiful part of the Cotswolds, near Stroud, where people love to sing and chant.

Our music is a combination of Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and English mantras, songs and chants, accompanied by harmonium, guitar and tabla or dholak (Indian drum).

Since holding our first satsang evening in our home in 2006 we have shared regular devotional singing events in Stroud, and have played at various yoga camps, interfaith gatherings, children's events, retreats, weddings and birthday celebrations.

We feel very clear that sharing kirtan is not about performing, or about 'us'; but more about creating a space together where we can all let go into the deepest part of ourselves; a heart space where we can connect with the more profound aspects of life, touching the very essence of the rejuvenating power of awareness in this present moment.

No great singing ability is required, nor an affiliation with any religious or spiritual path; just a willingness to share in the simple joy of singing and chanting together, connecting with ourselves and others in a deeper way.

Upcoming Events

We hold regular 1 hour monthly kirtan sessions on Zoom, every 2nd Sunday of the month (apart from July and August). New comers are always welcome to join. Participants are muted as we sing.

Next Zoom Kirtan:

Sunday 9th June 2024, 6.30pm

(Including Buddhist Chenrezig sadhana chant / prayer / meditation for World Peace).

No charge is made but donations can be made to the Trussell Trust Food Bank Charity.

Live Event with friends Martin, Anna, Chrissie and Jo.

Saturday September 21st 2024, 3-5pm

Rodden Church Hall, BA11 5JL just outside Frome.

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