About The Kirtaniyas

The Kirtaniyas are in the new wave of younger Kirtan artists bringing the divine practice of Bhakti from the ancient to the modern world. With fierce drumming and passionate singing they light up everyone around them and spread the deep joy of God’s names. An evening with the Kirtaniyas will never be forgotten! Lots of love, Jai
— Jai Uttal http://www.jaiuttal.com →

“With great talent and exuberance, The Kirtaniyas rock the house with their devotional chanting.”

— Wah

“The Kirtaniyas are bright shining stars of the kirtan revolution. Their energy is fresh and uplifting and their music is absolutely intoxicating. They are my favourite kirtan band around!”
— Govindas (Bhakti Yoga Shala)

“Vijay is my new favorite drummer. Sweet, joyful, funky, slamming, he’s got all the colors I like to paint with. I wanted him to tour with me, but he was already booked!”
— Dave Stringer

“Clearly the torch is being passed to Vijay and The Kirtaniyas, giving me hope that a whole new generation will continue to fall in love with the transformational path of Bhakti Yoga and devotional chant. I LOVE what they do and encourage any Kirtan aficionados to come experience their magic!”
— Shiva Baum, Executive Producer of Krishna Das’ “Breath Of The Heart” and Triloka Records’ Head Of A&R

“The Kirtaniyas, led by Vijay, are my favourite devotional chanters of all time.”
— Sura, Temple Bhajan Band

Listen. Can you hear it?

A melody starts, wistful and longing. It sweeps the crowd. The singer closes his eyes and his song bursts forth. It is wrenched from his heart, it seems. We call out in response. It is an easy mantra. Cymbals clash and punctuate a rhythm. Drums begin to throb and thunder.
They say the drum beat represents the heartbeat of God maddened by love.

That’s The Kirtaniyas—four talented performers—all of them singers and musicians. These energetic, multi-talented artists come from a rich, colorful background. They grew up in a Krishna culture of song, dance, philosophy and devotion. At the heart of it all, there was always Kirtan. It owned their passion before they could talk. Restlessly tapping out drum beats till they got on their mothers’ nerves; dreamily humming tunes; studying songs and lyrics and language; learning to play instruments—they were never more passionate about anything.

They live by Kirtan, they relish it day after day, and now they are inviting you to join them:

“How would you tell someone what sugar tastes like when they have never tasted it? How can we describe kirtan? Come and taste it, relish its sweetness for yourself.”

Click the read the band’s member bio’s

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