He Ma Durga

He Ma Durga

Durga. She is one powerful goddess. Later this week I’ll be posting the talk on the deities given by Dr. Manoj Chalam last month at the Denver Chant Fest. His murti of Durga practically leaped off the table at me during that talk, and now here she sits, riding...
He Ma Durga

He Ma Durga

The word Durga means ‘invincible’ in Sanskrit. Durga is an incarnation of the Mother Goddess, and she is extremely powerful. She is also extremely popular, and is the star of a major religious text of praise called the Devi Mahatmya that dates from the 5th...

Kirtan For Election Night

Probably like most of you, I’m constantly struggling with my need to be informed and my desire to stay positive.  A balance has been especially hard to achieve  during this demoralizing election season.  Kirtan, as always, has been my refuge–and...

Funkalicious Kirtan

This week’s set was inspired by the sun finally getting its act together and making a steady appearance here in Oregon.  We got a lot of rain this spring, but now the sun is out and I want to dance.  Shake your booty.  Namaste. SONG ARTIST CD Om Mercury Max The...