New Indo Canadian Centre (NICC) Bay 8, 30th Avenue Northeast, Calgary, AB, T2E 7B2
Celebrate the joyous festival of Ganesh Chaturthi with an inspiring evening of music, devotion, and community. Join hundreds of devotees and spiritual seekers as we come together to honour Lord Ganesha through vibrant bhajan jamming, uplifting kirtan, and heartfelt prayer.
Featuring internationally renowned Spiritual Master Paramahamsa Vishwananda and globally acclaimed musicians, this unforgettable event promises an extraordinary journey of music, devotion, and divine grace.
Arrival
On arriving at the venue you will be greeted by our welcome team. As you enter the sacred atmosphere of the hall, you will be enveloped by the uplifting energy of live kirtan. You may join the singing, sit in silence or connect with other seekers over a cup of tea. Every moment prepares your heart for the blessing of Darshan.
Spiritual talk and Kirtan
When Paramahamsa Vishwananda arrives, he shares an inspiring satsang with profound spiritual wisdom that goes straight to the heart. Afterwards, the atmosphere is lit with ecstatic kirtan: the hall fills with divine love and joy. With open hearts, the sacred moment of Darshan begins.
Darshan
The Darshan begins with a collective blessing from Paramahamsa Vishwananda. He will invite you to close your eyes, go to the depths of the heart and offer a personal prayer or intention. Afterwards, by sections, you will receive your personal blessing. During that time the hall resonates with devotional music and Vedic chanting — you may sing, dance or sit in silence while you wait your turn.
Date: 7 September, 2pm – 6pm
Unitarian Church of Montreal, 5035 boulde Maisonneuve O.,Montreal, H4A 1Y5
Our General Admission seating provides an excellent opportunity to experience the celebration and energy of the Maha Kirtan. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere as you immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of devotional music, inspiration, and spiritual connection.
Experience the celebrations from one of the best vantage points in the venue with our Premium Seating section. Located close to the stage, these seats offer a more intimate and immersive experience, allowing you to fully absorb the music, energy, and devotion of the event.
The venue
Kirtan is a form of devotional chanting that originated in ancient India. It typically involves call-and-response singing of divine names and mantras, creating a meditative and uplifting spiritual experience.
Note that there are limited available parking stalls on the property as per parking plan below. 32 Stalls are designated for New Indo Canadian Centre (NICC) use and an additional 30 stalls have been permitted by neighbouring businesses for use on weekday evenings and during weekends. Please park on green and yellow marked stalls only. Cars parked in any other unmarked stalls may be ticketed and/or towed. Additional curbside parking is available on 30th Avenue.
Comfortable, modest attire is recommended. Many attendees choose to wear traditional indian clothing, but casual western attire is perfectly acceptable.
A selection of vegan and vegetarian options will be available on the day.