Raas Leela Kirtana is a Los Angeles-based devotional ensemble dedicated to sharing the transformative experience of Kirtan and Sankirtan—the collective singing of sacred names and mantras. Rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition, the group brings together traditional bhajans, mantras, and sacred chants with contemporary musical arrangements and an accessible, heart-centered approach.
Their performances are immersive and participatory, inviting audiences to move beyond simply listening and become part of the experience through call-and-response chanting, meditation, devotion, and collective musical expression. Whether someone is deeply familiar with Kirtan or experiencing it for the first time, Raas Leela Kirtana creates a welcoming space for connection, joy, inner stillness, and the transformative power of sacred sound.
The ensemble is led by founder Gopala Bhakta and is based in Los Angeles.