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Atmarpit invites you to melt in Divine Love with this dedication. Bhakti is not just singing the Lord’s glory. It is a metamorphosis of one’s entire existence; a transformation in the way one sees, believes, thinks and acts. In devotion, it is the Lord that holds apex position in one’s life. It is a glorious amalgam of love, faith and surrender towards the Lord. A soulful and melodious blend of bhajans, chants and prayers, this session will serve as a channel to connect with and dissolve in the Divine with the melodious and sweet tones of Atmarpit Shraddhaji’s unique singing voice.

Little-Big

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Louise Taylor and Christopher Crawshaw is a musical duo with a mission to bring Bhakti yoga to a wider audience. In the 12 months since their World Yoga Festival debut in 2022, they’ve been travelling the country taking their unique style of Kirtan to the streets, as well as holding sound-healing and ceremonial space for adults and young people in urban environments, many of whom have never been exposed to Bhakti before. Their sound is spine-tingling, unique and beautiful, combining elements of ancestral and folk music from diverse origins including India, Eastern Europe, Mongolia and even Viking. Their message is one of lightness, joy and spiritual growth in which suffering can be transcended and made anew. Libby has been studying Sanskrit, developing her voice and offering mantra in devotion to Kṛṣṇa for the last 4 years. More recently she has found a home in the practice of Bhakti: sharing Kṛṣṇa consciousness through music, sound healing and holding ceremonial and therapeutic space. Little-Big Wings are excited to share their unique sound and approach to Kirtan with you, and hope you will join them for a journey of musical and spiritual discovery.

Laura Merri weaves deep clarity with humorous metaphor, reciting mystical poetry from 13th Century Persian Sufi Rumi and 14th Century Kashmiri Yogini Lalla, with musical accompaniment. The mystics’ timeless poetry describes the soul’s journey towards the deepest mysteries, and the struggles and ecstasy experienced along the way.

Having fallen into a traditional style ‘disciple and master’ relationship with her Kashmiri Sufi guide ten years ago, Laura started a journey deep into mystical experience. Studying the great mystics’ texts from various traditions over those years, revealed that the mystics’ voices of the heart transcend the separation of specific religious paths. Now, without interpretation or commentary, Laura’s devotional recitals bring alive the vision that the mystics speak of, deeply relevant in contemporary times.