DIWALI SANKIRTAN WITH RAAS LEELA KIRTANA

A Heart-Opening Celebration of Sacred Sound, Light & Community 🪔 Diwali Sankirtan with Raas Leela Kirtana A Heart-Opening Celebration of Sacred Sound, Light & Community Presented by Thrive Health & Wellness Collective Join us for a beautiful afternoon of sacred music, spiritual connection, and community as we celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with Raas Leela Kirtana and special guests from the Bhakti Marga Long Beach community! On November 7, 2026, gather with us for a heart-opening celebration honoring the light within us all. This special event will also serve as the kickoff celebration for Raas Leela Kirtana’s Heart of Bhakti — Northern California Fall Tour 2026, bringing the transformative power of devotional music to communities throughout Northern California. ✨ The Power of Diwali & Kirtan Diwali is a timeless celebration of light overcoming darkness, wisdom overcoming ignorance, and the triumph of good over evil. It invites us to reconnect with the inner light that shines within every heart and to share that light with the world around us. In the Bhakti Yoga tradition, Kirtan is a practice of awakening the heart through sacred sound, mantra, and devotional singing. Through the collective chanting of divine names, we create a space for meditation, healing, joy, and spiritual connection. When we come together in Sankirtan—the practice of communal, call-and-response chanting—our individual voices unite in a shared expression of love, peace, and devotion. Just as a single flame can illuminate a dark room, every sincere act of love, every mantra chanted with an open heart, and every moment of genuine connection can contribute to a brighter, more compassionate world. By gathering in the spirit of Diwali and raising our voices together through sacred music, we aspire to cultivate peace within ourselves, strengthen the bonds of community, and share uplifting vibrations that ripple outward into the world. The transformation we wish to see on our planet begins with the light we nurture within our own hearts. Whether you are an experienced practitioner of Kirtan or discovering this beautiful tradition for the first time, you are warmly invited to participate. No musical experience is necessary—just bring an open heart and a willingness to share in the joy of sacred sound. 🙏 A Special Satsang with Bhakti Marga Monks We are honored to welcome monks from the Bhakti Marga Long Beach Temple community for a special Satsang before the Kirtan. Satsang is a gathering in the company of spiritual seekers to share wisdom, deepen our understanding, and nourish our connection to the Divine. This special collaboration brings together spiritual fellowship and devotional music in the spirit of unity, devotion, and shared spiritual inspiration. Following the Satsang, Raas Leela Kirtana will lead an uplifting Sankirtan experience, weaving traditional bhajans, sacred mantras, and contemporary devotional sounds into an immersive celebration of the heart. 🌱 Diwali Plant-Based Fellowship Potluck We will conclude our gathering with a plant-based community potluck, offering an opportunity to share nourishing food, connect with fellow seekers, and celebrate the beauty of community. Please bring a plant-based dish to share if you are able, and join us in creating a welcoming space of generosity, friendship, and conscious living. 🗓️ Event Schedule Saturday, November 7, 2026 • 4:00 PM — Special Satsang with Bhakti Marga monks • 5:00 PM — Diwali Sankirtan with Raas Leela Kirtana • 6:00 PM — Diwali Plant-Based Fellowship Potluck Location: Thrive Health & Wellness Collective in Marina del Rey Come celebrate the Festival of Lights through spiritual wisdom, sacred music, and the joy of gathering together. Let us raise our voices, open our hearts, and share the light of Bhakti with one another—because when we come together in love, devotion, and sacred sound, we help create a more peaceful and harmonious world. Jai Sri Krishna! Hari Bol! 🪔🙏 About Raas Leela Kirtana: Raas Leela Kirtana is an original Kirtan music ensemble from Los Angeles offering uplifting spiritual and devotional music rooted in the sacred Bhakti Yoga tradition of India. Their repertoire weaves together original compositions, traditional Indian bhajans, sacred mantras, and the cosmic chants of Paramahansa Yogananda. With a contemporary yet authentic sound, Raas Leela Kirtana creates immersive musical experiences that invite audiences into meditation, devotion, joy, and a deeper connection with the heart. Their performances welcome both longtime practitioners and those discovering Kirtan for the first time. Founded in 2019 through a shared love of devotional music and the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, Raas Leela Kirtana is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of Sankirtan—the devotional chanting of sacred names and mantras. @RaasLeelaKirtana About Bhakti Marga: Bhakti Marga is a living path of devotion, open to anyone seeking a deeper connection with the Divine. We are a global spiritual family guided by Satguru Paramahamsa Vishwananda, a living spiritual master whose presence and guidance lead seekers to direct experience of Divine Love by practicing Bhakti Yoga through satsang, mantra, music, meditation, and selfless service. Our community awakens the heart, deepens love, and supports seekers in discovering the joy and grace of a life centered in God. @NityaMahimaPandurangaMandir