Gauranga Das speaking on the topic "Chant for Change" at Prerna Youth Festival.

Prerana and Chetana are festivals of chanting, dancing and feasting, through the medium of which the original, blissful, Vedic culture of India is introduced to the youth. ‘Prerana’ is a Festival for teenage boys and ‘Chetana’ a Festival for teenage girls. They focus on the contemporary social issues/problems bothering the youth and inspire the younger generation of India to accept a God centered life and make their lives more regulated, purposeful and joyful.

These festivals attract thousands of youngsters from all over Mumbai. These programs begin with a devotional chant followed by a drama. Then a talk on some socially or ethically relevant topic is held. After the question answer session, an intense kirtan inspires the young to shed off their inhibitions and experience spiritual ecstasy. This singing and dancing session contains a wonderful mix of traditional musical instruments like mrdangas and cymbals, blended with modern electronic synthesizers, guitars and Zambay.

Chant for Change Prerana Festival by Gauranga Das on 6th August 2016 at ISKCON Chowpatty