Chanting for MahaShivaratri ~ an afternoon Kirtan for this time of transformation
This February 15th, the day before the New Moon marks MahaShivaratri an auspicious day for calling in the alignment of our intentions with the energy of transformation and cosmic, peaceful consciousness. You are warmly invited to join as we offer our voices in an intimate circle of chanting dedicated to the Divine Masculine in the form of Shiva. At a time of great change, this practice focuses the mind and heart. Shiva represents the pure bliss we touch when we move beyond ignorance and darkness.
This gathering offers a chance to arrive, ground, and release what no longer serves, while welcoming what is new and emerging through sound, breath, and voice. Through call-and-response and unison chanting, you’ll experience the healing vibration of mantra, the warmth of your own voice rising among others, and the steady presence of community around you.
Kirtan is a uniquely powerful way to sing in community — it lifts the collective vibration, opens the heart, and creates a palpable field of resonance and coherence among everyone present. This will be the first of many Kirtan offerings at Deep Waters, and we’d be honored to have you with us.
This is a sliding scale event: $25-$45
With:
Kavita Kat Macmillan
and Jeanettee Kangas (tabla)
plus special guests
Sunday February 15th: 2-4 pm
Deep Waters
2710 N Interstate St.
Portland, OR
20 spaces available - Please reserve in advance to help organizers plan!
$25-$45 sliding scale (all are welcome)
ticket link: https://deepwaters.union.site/
Get in touch for Seva opportunities: info@kavitakatmacmillan.com
No experience necessary, come as you are, chant sheets will be provided and / or mantras will be taught. All are invited to sing, move, listen and be a part of this practice. Sanskrit mantras and original songs will be shared.
Building is not yet ADA acessible - there is a staircase at the entrance. Get in touch to arrange if you would like to attend and support could make this possible.
about your host:
Kavita Kat Macmillan is a devotional musician and transformational creative guide. Kavita brings over 20 years of deep study and personal practice in Naad (Sound) Yoga, Hindustani Classical music, Classical Yoga, and Bhakti devotional practices to her offerings. Inspired by her own journey in Sacred Sound practice, Kavita is a dedicated passionate guide, sharing the healing power of Kirtan and the authentic voice with others. Kavita offers group and private courses as well as in-depth mentoring programs and presents at spiritual festivals and retreats Internationally. For more info and links: kavitakatmacmillan.com