5 Day Sankirtan 2026: 18 Hours of Daily Kirtan in the Presence of Radha Krishna

As the Summer Sadhana Shivir (retreat) entered its final days, the atmosphere became increasingly deepened in devotional vibration. From July 7, through July 11, the prayer hall became the center of continuous remembrance (roop dhyan), where devotees gathered before Radha Krishna for an extended 18-hour kirtan (devotional chanting).

Beginning at 6:00 AM each morning, the sound of the Divine names and kirtans revealed by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj filled the prayer hall. The kirtan continued throughout the day and into the night, creating an atmosphere where time seemed to slow down and every moment became an opportunity the mind to drown in the loving name, form, leelas, abode of Radha Krishna.

The devotees gathered in front of the shrine, offering their voices, hearts, and attention through the practice of roop dhyan. Some sang, some listened, some meditated on the meaning of the words of kirtans, and all participated in the collective flow of devotion. The rhythm of the instruments, the repetition of the Divine names, and the presence of the devotees created a powerful spiritual environment that carried the essence of the entire retreat.

Each day brought its own unique mood and expression of devotion. Different devotees received the seva to lead the kirtan, bringing their own voices, melodies, and heartfelt offerings. Though the tunes and styles changed, the purpose remained the same - to lovingly remember Radha Krishna and remain connected with Their Divine presence. For many devotees, it became a deeply personal experience, a chance to step away from the distractions of daily life and spend extended time absorbed in God. As the retreat approached its conclusion, these final days of continuous chanting served as a beautiful culmination.

Below are recordings and memories from each day of the 18-hour kirtan. Through these kirtans, photographs, and moments captured during the retreat, we hope to share with you a glimpse of the devotional atmosphere that surrounded everyone during these sacred days.

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July 7th

1. Shyam! haun, kab Braj basihaun jaya

2. Jaun Guru charan kamal balihar

3. Radha Govind Geet dohas 614, 621, 622, 623, 615, 616, 617

4. Gopijan Vallabh Shyam

5. Tu bhori bhari vari vari jaya ri

6. Radhey Govind Govind Radhey. Nij rasik janon se Gopi prem dila de

7. Hamaro, Radhavallabh pran

8. Jaun Guru charan kamal balihar

9. Hare Ram Hare Krishna

10. Gurudev sharan mein aee

11. Radha Govind Geet dohas 6587-6606

1. Mero man, Gaur charan anuragyo

2. Madhur dhuni, murali bajavat Kanh

3. Radha Govind Geet dohas 8202-8221

4. Pathik tum, itano kahiyo jaya

5. Sakhi! ik sapno dekhyo raat

July 8th

1. Morning Arti, Prayer and Divya Upadesh

2. Gopijan vallabh Shyam

3. Udho, kahyo ihai balbhai

4. Nandanandan, Nandanandan, Nandanandan, Nandanandan pahimam

5. Pran priyatam pran dhan mam

6. Nandlal pyare! Yashuda dulare!

7. Haya sakhi, drigan milaya man lae gayo

8. Mero Radharaman chitchor

9. Siya ramamaya sab jag jani

10. Tu hi tu hi tu hi to hai mera Nandnandan

11. Hare Ram Hare Krishna

1. Anupam roop neelmani ko ri

2. Nahi bisarat sakhi chail bihari

3. Gopijan vallabh Shyam

4. Sakhi Hari, chhoo mantara son kari gayo!

5. Mana mohi liyo mana Mohana

6. Hare Ram Hare Krishna

7. Ramayan cahupai

8. Nar tanu barambar

9. Hamaro, piya pranan pyaro

10. Hamaro piya pyaro murali waro

11. Radha Govind Geet dohas 11 - 18

12. Apanapan rakhna, mere Ghanshyam!

13. Prem-ras, bori Bhanudular

14. Meri Radha rani

1. Dharu un Swamini ko dhyan re

2. Shree Radhey, Shree Radhey, Prem Agadhe Shree Radhey

3. Alabeli sarkar Vrishbhanudular

4. Divya Upadesh

5. Lakhi ras-barasāno barasāno

6. Gahvarban ki kunj men

7. Jai Radhey, Jai Krishna, Jai Vrindaban

8. Raten Radhey Radhey Giridhari re

9. Aho Hari! tum mam sahukar

10. Albeli mam Sarkar, jo mahabhav sakar

July 9th

1. Morning Arti, Prayer and Divya Upadesh

2. Aho Hari, kab te dwar khado!

3. Ankhiyan, sakhi! ya roop lubhani

4. Hari Bol

5. Kishori mori karahu kripa ki kor

6. Hamari Radhey Rani Ras Ki Khani

7. Shyama Shyam Geet 196-214

8. Mohim Swamini! apani man re

9. Shree Radhe ju ko, adhadhundh darabar

10. Kapātani, ko natakhat khatakāya

1. Radha Govind Geet dohas 79-86

2. Prandhan! Jeevan kunj bihari

3. Piya pyāri Vrishbhanu dulari

4. Radha Govind Geet dohas Father

5. Ramayan verses!

6. Tera hi bharosā bhāri Bhanudulari

7. Dharu bhanu nandinani hin dhyan re

8. Shree Radhey Radhey Govind Radhey

9. Shree Radhey hamari Sarkar

10. Evening Arti and prayer

11. Mam priyatam sundar Shyam, chavi koti kam abhiram

1. Gurudev sharan mein aee.

2. Nathvari tihari balihar pyari chhavi ka kahano

3. Tu hi to mam Banwari

4. Dou Pyari Pyaro, humaro

5. Aiso mum braj chanda anand kanda

6. Divya Upadesh

7. Tu hi meri mai bhi teri, meri pyari Radhey

8. Radhey Radhey Govind, Govind Radhey

9. Hamaro, chail chabeelo Shyam

10. Mere Satguru Peeran de Peer

11. Tera naam sun ke Data

12. Meri Radhey Meri Radhey Prem Agadhe

13. Bhaju Radhey Govind Ghanshyam re

14. Hari bol

July 10th

1. Morning Arti, Prayer and Divya Upadesh

2. Radha Govind Geet dohas Hari Guru bhaju nit... and Hari Guru hi hain mere…

3. Deen ki, sun lo Deenanath

4. Radhey Rani Radhey Rani Radhey Rani Radhey Rani

5. Bali, Shri Gurudev Kripalu ki

6. Peer Hari! Tum binu kaun hare

7. Meri Radhe meri Radhe, meri Radhe meri Radhe

8. Tu hi to mam Banvārī

9. Hari Bol

10. Chintaya Chitt Chiram

11. Dekhu sakhi! pitambara phaharana

12. Sakhin tanu, binu priyatam piyaran

13. Jai Shyama jai Shyama, Shyama Shyama priya priya

1. Hama, darahum dara te na darem

2. Tum mere they, mere ho, mere rahoge

3. Hamaro, Radhavallabh pran

4. Ore more man Radhika raman

5. Shree Vrindaban chanda hamaro

6. Jai jai Nandnanda, Braj Chanda

7. Shyama Shyam Geet verses 796-836

8. Ore tore man kapat khatai ri

9. Bhaj Shree Krishnam

10. Evening Arti and prayer

11. Radhey Radhey Govinda, dou anand kanda

1. Hamaro, priyatam Nandkishore

2. Mere man me samaye gayo Savariya

3. Gaee lakhi, madhur milan balihar

4. Tu hai kori ori Braj Gori

5. Ik dekhi chhavi manabhavani

6. Divya Upadesh

7. Likhan waleya, tu hoke dayal likh de

8. Sumiran Karle Mana, Radha Aru Radha Ramana

9. Ab to kripa karo Shree Radhey

10. Teri meharbani Ka

11. Vaidava anari nari

12. Kishori tore, charanan ki bali jaun

July 11th

1. Morning Arti, Prayer and Divya Upadesh

2. Hare Ram

3. Hamaro Sahaj Sanehi Shyam

4. Radha Govind Geet dohas Barsana Dham aisa

5. Jai jai Shyama jai jai Shyam

6. Agar hai chah ho Ghanshyam ki

7. Saras Kishori, vayas ki thori

8. Shree Radhey Radhey Radhey

9. Are man! murakh nipat ganvar

10. Aho Hari! Kab laun rahihau doori

11. Piya mohin, prem dan jani dijai

12. Hamaro, samcho mita Gopal

13. Meri Radharaman son yari

1. Hain banko Sundar Shyam, hain banko vako naam...

2. Lagi nahin choote ab Kanha, Kanha Kanha Kanha

3. Radhavallabh Kunj Bihari, Muralidhar Govardhandhari

4. Mero priyatam Kunj Bihari tan man dhan un par vari

5. Yugalvar bhijat kunj majhar

6. Yugalvar, jhulan ki balihār

7. Joi Vrishbhanu Nandini Radhey

8. Radha Govind Geet dohas 219, 220, 222, 224, 225, 227, 228, 229, 235, 236, 237

9. Bani kasa, jori Yugal Kishor

10. Bhaju Radhey Govind

11. Chalu man Shree Vrindavan Dham

12. Evening Arti and prayer

13. Chalo Barsane mile, Barsane wari

14. Radhey Rani Radhey Rani, Radhey Rani Radhey Rani

1. Dekhu sakhi, nagar Nandkumar

2. Jai Sadhguru Maharaj jayati jaya

3. Mere Guruvar pyare, mere Giridhar pyare

4. Lakhon mehfil Jahan mei yun to

5. Divya Upadesh

6. Braj-ras baras rahyo Braj beethin

7. Jai ho mere Guruvar, jai ho mere Giridhar

8. Balihari hai tihari Guru balihari

9. Bhaju Gaurang

10. Radha Govind Geet dohas Guru Dham

11. As ras mahan, mohin Sadguru bori

12. Topai vari vari Barsanewari pyari

While recordings from these days are included above, we will also be publishing selected Kirtans individually on our podcast in the coming months. Each Kirtan carries its own unique mood, melody, and expression of devotion, and we look forward to sharing these moments with everyone.

A glimpse into the devotional atmosphere

The 5 Day Sankirtan was not simply a musical gathering. It was an offering of love and surrender.