Kirtan and musical influence thumb|Hare Krishna devotees singing at the Esplanadi Park in Helsinki, Finland in August 2014 The practice of mantra chanting and devotional singing, also known as Kirtan, is prominent in the ISKCON movement. Dedicated kirtan festivals are held annually around the world, such as the Sadhu Sanga Retreat in Boone, North Carolina, Kirtan 50 in Dallas, Texas, and Radhadesh Mellows, in Durbuy, Belgium. Notable kirtaneers include Jahnavi Harrison, Gaura Vani, and the Mayapuris, who have all released Kirtan albums. Kirtan sessions are also held outside of temple settings, including at a local university "Bhakti Clubs", mantra lounges, and at a yoga and wellness festivals.
kirtan and musical influence thumb|hare krishna devotees singing at the esplanadi park in helsinki finland in august 2014 the practice of mantra chanting and devotional singing also known as kirtan is prominent in the iskcon movement dedicated kirtan festivals are held annually around the world such as the sadhu sanga retreat in boone north carolina kirtan 50 in dallas texas and radhadesh mellows in durbuy belgium notable kirtaneers include jahnavi harrison gaura vani and the mayapuris who have all released kirtan albums kirtan sessions are also held outside of temple settings including at a local university "bhakti clubs" mantra lounges and at a yoga and wellness festivals