Om Kirtan

Kirtan practice involves chanting hymns or mantras to the accompaniment of instruments such as the harmonium, tablas, the two-headed mrdanga or pakawaj drum, and karatal hand cymbals. Om Kirtan is currently growing in popularity in the West, with singers of Western kirtan. Om kirtan can make us effortlessly quiet, peaceful and happy. By repeating simple OM mantras over and over, faster and faster, the Om kirtan is an easy way for people to experience some freedom from the daily chatter of the mind.