Fire of the Goddess: Chanting, Kirtan, and Sacred Stories of Durga

Join us for a devotional 4-day immersion into the teachings and transformative energy of Goddess Durga through Durga Suktam chanting, kirtan, and sacred storytelling. Held in the spirit of Navaratri, this workshop invites participants to awaken inner strength, courage, clarity, and devotion through the power of mantra and collective spiritual practice.

Each 90-minute session includes guided chanting instruction, foundational Sanskrit pronunciation, reflections on the deeper meaning of the Durga Suktam, and uplifting kirtan dedicated to the Divine Mother. Through story, song, and shared practice, participants will explore Durga as both a symbol of divine protection and an inner source of strength and resilience.

Accessible to all levels, this workshop offers a supportive introduction to Vedic chanting while deepening connection to bhakti yoga and the sacred energy of Navaratri. Over four days, participants will gradually build confidence in chanting the Durga Suktam and experience the joy and power of devotional community practice.

Participants will leave with:

• A foundational experience of chanting the Durga Suktam
• Devotional kirtans to continue as a personal practice
• A deeper connection to courage, clarity, and inner strength
• Tools for cultivating steadiness through mantra and devotion
• An uplifting experience of sacred community and shared practice

This program is part of the Retreat Leader Program, which supports Sivananda TTC graduates in growing as leaders and introducing their communities to the ashram through an authentic, guided retreat experience.