UK-based Radhika Das brings the ancient kirtan tradition to contemporary music space

After the resounding success of his ‘Silence in Sound’ India tour in 2025, U.K.-based kirtan musician Radhika Das returns to India for his second edition. Beginning with Indore on April 3, he will perform in Jaipur on April 4 and in Gurugram on April 5. The performance focusses on mantra, meditation, reflective storytelling and immersive music.

The performance will move beyond the traditional concert format to offer a collective meditative experience. “It will be an immersive kirtan experience where people will come together to chant, sing and reconnect. Every city brings its own energy and flavour of devotion, and it is inspiring to witness how ready the Indian audience is when it comes to collective chanting,” says Radhika Das.

The tour will include an international band, rich soundscapes and a specific set design, which seamlessly shifts through different emotional landscapes. “Each artiste brings his or her own musical background and texture to the sound,” explains Radhika Das.

Talking about his process for blending traditional mantras with modern music, Radhika Das says, “I begin with the chant, feeling its rhythm and emotion, before any musical arrangement takes shape. Once that is set, we explore instrumentation that support the mantra rather than overshadow it. Modern production becomes a way to expand the reach of the chant without altering its essence,” he says.

All set for the India tour
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Courtesy: Cecilia Cristolovean-Csiky

His upcoming EP continues to explore the idea of how kirtan can be reimagined to fit modern listening habits. “Traditionally, kirtans can be lengthy long and meditative, which is beautiful in a live setting. With this EP, we experimented with a slightly shorter forms that weave in the divine names seamlessly into daily rhythms — playlists, car rides and routines. The intention is to keep the devotion intact while making the experience accessible to a wider audience,” shares Radhika Das.

He also believes that while music is one expression of the path, it is not the only one. Through retreats and workshops, Radhika Das creates spaces where people can go deeper into the philosophy. He also hosts conversations on his podcast ‘For Soul’s Sake’, which explores spirituality, the Bhagavad Gita, purpose and personal growth in an accessible way.

His previous India tour witnessed a massive turnout with 15,000 attendees at the first show in New Delhi. “We travelled across multiple cities and witnessed some of the largest gatherings. What stood out was the diversity of the audience — from long-time practitioners to people attending their very first kirtan. Seeing thousands of voices singing the same mantra in unison was deeply moving. It reinforced the idea that devotional music still carries a powerful relevance in the modern world,” shares Radhika Das.