by Kitzie | Mar 19, 2013 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
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...
by Kitzie | Jan 17, 2012 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
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...
by Kitzie | May 31, 2011 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
This week’s set was inspired by several requests for a set to Ganesha. We have one in the back catalog called “Ganesh Is Fresh”, here’s the link. This one is a bit different, I hope you enjoy. SONG ARTIST CD Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om...
by Kitzie | Nov 2, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
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...
by Kitzie | Jun 29, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
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...