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Kirtan (sacred chants)

Kirtan (sacred chants) Shiva's Garden Kirtan (sacred chants) is a revered practice on the path of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion). The chants use Sanskrit mantras in combination with uplifting, beautiful music to guide the practitioner toward a realization of their own Divine nature.

Chanting the many names of the Divine with love and devotion allows one to fully open their heart and experience pure grace.

There are some artists who awaken us to our own innermost Selves. As the subtle energy of their expression permeates our hearts, a sense of delight and wonder begins to reveal itself from within.

Shiva's Garden is just that type of band. Their self-produced sophomore release, Under the Shiva Moon, displays depth and content uncommon to most bands their age. Their blend of roots rock, folk and kirtan offers sweetness and a cutting edge that dissolves musical boundaries and opens our hearts in the process.

Shiva's Garden, the Boulder-based band comes from a variety of musical backgrounds.

Singer and guitarist Mira has been singing and playing since the days of her early teens in the folk mass. A gifted arranger and songwriter, she spent several years playing the Boulder folk scene.

Faith's Ukelele and angelic voice add an uplifting lightheartedness to the music. Many beautiful new chants manifested out of her devotion for the Gods and Goddesses.

Lead guitarist Bhairava spent his teens and early twenties honing his skills in hard-rock bands in the Buffalo, NY area.

New Jersey native Narada is a musical jack-of all-trades. As a participant in "jam bands," he developed proficiency on guitar, bass, tabla drums and mandolin.

Drummer and percussionist Hanuman, drawing from his rock influences, brings vital energy and dynamic propulsion to the mix.

Bass player Surya Das hails from Cleveland and lays down solid grooves. Jazz, R&B, and rock all inspire his infectious lines.

Sundari is a Denver native and classically trained on the violin. She contributes elegant string work, harmonium, and lovely vocals.

Kamala is a naturally gifted musician with a powerful vocal style.

Keyboard virtuoso, Kumara, is a seasoned veteran of the road. His style adds a flavor of jazz and R&B to the mix.

The band formed in 1997 out of a collective wish to grow spiritually and shared devotion to Sri Shambavananda. As a birthday gift to Babaji, some of his students decided to write a song. Composed of sacred mantras, electric guitars, African drums and three-part vocal harmonies, this offering became the seed out of which Shiva's Garden would sprout.

The irony of Shiva's Garden is that none of its members set out to form a band. They all had set aside their musical goals in favor of a focused spiritual practice and ashram life. But they say, "Wherever you go, there you are," and none of them could escape their musical karma. And now, the music of Shiva's Garden has become a large part of their spiritual practice..

"We never thought that we would be living in an ashram and playing in a rock band. I guess we get to have our cake and eat it too."

For more information about Shiva's Garden shows, contact Shoshoni at (303) 642-0116, or email kailasa@shoshoni.org.