Time: 3:30 PMLocation: Springfield, MA

Time: 9:15 AMLocation: Durham, NC / Duke University

Time: 11:00 AMLocation: Lancaster, Pa.

Time: 9:15 AMLocation: Durham, NC / Duke University

Join us for an evening of soul-stirring melodies and rhythmic chants that promise to caress your heart and elevate your mind. Kirtan, the ancient art of musical meditation, isn't just an event—it's an immersive experience that transcends time and space, connecting us to our innermost selves and serving as the gateway to sublime tranquility. In the yoga tradition, sound is a powerful tool for inner transformation.Guided by skilled musicians, our live music sessions integrate mantra, rhythm, and beautiful instruments, creating a harmonious blend that resonates with the heart. Picture this: several talented musicians leading the singing, accompanied by a symphony of instruments. As a united group, we respond in unison, creating a beautifully simple yet robust method to transport your consciousness. This musical meditation ignites a profound sense of inner peace and harmony, allowing you to connect deeper with your inner self.Highlights of the evening include:Live devotional mantra musicImmersive guided meditationsCall and response chantingVariety of MIT students & musicians leadingDimmed lightingFriendly atmosphereDinner and mingling afterwardsBring a friend and meet new friendsWhether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, inviting you on a musical soulful journey and to top it off, a delicious dinner will be served in the ending.

Sankranti, also known as Makara Sankranti, is a Hindu festival celebrated in various parts of India to mark the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). Falling typically on January 14th or 15th, the festival symbolizes the end of winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. Sankranti is characterized by colorful kites filling the sky, traditional feasts, and the exchange of sesame seeds and jaggery, signifying warmth and prosperity. Regions across India observe diverse customs during Sankranti, making it a vibrant and culturally significant festival.This event will have crafts, games, traditional kite making, and will be followed by a vegetarian dinner. The event will include discussions of Sankranti and its many forms of celebration in different regions of India.