Akhanda Kirtan part of Bhakti Weekend
Sat, May 16
|Taruna College
with the Hawkes Bay Kirtan collective and special guests


Time & Location
May 16, 2026, 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Taruna College, 33 Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North 4130, New Zealand
About the event
This event is part of the weekend of Bhakti practices encourages us to slow down and listen to your heart, experiencing it through sound immersion, yoga, Akhand kirtan chanting (sacred song chanting), and connecting with a truly uplifting community.
Saturday 16th May 1.30-7.30pm Akhanda Kirtan followed by community kai 7.30-9.00pm Akhanda Kirtan - the flow of unbroken bhav This is a special Akhanda Kirtan gathering with the Hawke's Bay Kirtan collective and other kirtan leaders from around the country, Akhanda means continuous or unbroken mantra. You are carried by the sound of mantra being repeated, supported by a vibrant community, and invited into a state of presence that is both deeply personal and universally shared. You don't need to be a singer, or experienced in kirtan to participate—just bring your curiosity and an open mind. Akhanda Kirtan is a deep connecting, nourishing and energizing practice. Come as you a…