Nataraj, the Dancing Shiva

Nataraj, the Dancing Shiva

Nataraj is the dancing form of Lord Shiva. Usually you see this depicted in bronze as the god Shiva dancing in a circle of flames with his foot crushing a demon that symbolizes ignorance. It is said that Shiva can dance gently or violently — these are just two...
One For Valentine’s Day

One For Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day dear hearts! I’m off having a sweet Valentine’s day with my honey, so here is a love-filled set from the New World Kirtan library. Enjoy. Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and so this week’s set was inspired by Love. ...
The Love Train!

The Love Train!

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and so this week’s set was inspired by Love.  There’s the “Radhe Suite” which tells the love story of Krishna & Radhe, and a chant by Shantala that sings of the Love that dwells within each of us. But my...
Fresh Kirtan Tracks 2

Fresh Kirtan Tracks 2

This week’s set is another one of all new kirtan, as new CDs have been arriving fast & furiously.  And if you’re a fan of the October 8 Jai Uttal podcast, fear not–the digital noise in the original podcast is now gone.  If you download it again...