Events

Ishq Mastana | Drunk on Love Songs of Kabir and stories from Kabir's life by Vipul Rikhi An introduction to the 15th century Bhakti-Sufi poet, Kabir, through storytelling and songs. […]

Come learn a Kabir song and experience the joy of singing together. In Bangalore, 14 July, Sunday 10.30 AM at Shoonya. Register here: https://rzp.io/l/2vEHGCjU Spend a relaxed Sunday morning learning […]

Ishq Mastana | Drunk on Love Songs of Kabir and stories from Kabir's life by Vipul Rikhi An introduction to the 15th century Bhakti-Sufi poet, Kabir, through storytelling and songs. […]

A two day weekend workshop at the wonderful Bodhigram campus in Thano, between Dehradun and Rishikesh. Come to learn some songs of Kabir! Details here: https://pages.razorpay.com/mastmaganworkshop For any questions, please […]

A series of 5 sessions at Six Senses Vana, Dehradun to coincide with Kabir Jayanti. 18-22 June Sessions on: Impermanence & Beauty Entering into the Body Flowing like Water Longing […]

Songs of Kabir and other Saint Poets Saturday, 8 June, 5.30 PM Early Learning Centre Campus, Bejai, Mangalore An enchanting evening of beautiful songs from the Kabir and Bhakti/Sufi traditions, […]

Mann Mast Hua Drunk on Joy Songs from Kabir and Sufi Traditions by Vipul Rikhi An enchanting evening of beautiful songs from the Kabir and Sufi traditions, shared with English translations. These […]

Kissa, Kahaani aur Kalaam Songs and Stories by Vipul Rikhi May 3, Natakvalas, Koramangala, Bangalore, 7 PM Please contact ektasgatherings at gmail.com for details.

Concert of Songs of Kabir at MGM School, Aurangabad. Friday, 12 April, 6 PM.

Interaction with school children and teachers at MGM School, Aurangabad. Friday, 12 April, 10 AM.

Mast Magan: Workshop on Songs of Kabir 7-9 April 2024 Bodhigram, Dehradun A 3 Day Residential Retreat in enchanting natural landscape of Bodhigram. Register here: https://pages.razorpay.com/mastmaganworkshop Note - We would […]

Three Shades of Love Musical Retreat at Six Senses Vana Dehradun, Uttarakhand 1-7 April, 2024

Songs of Kabir, and other poets by Vipul Rikhi & students of the Suno Saadho workshop 7 p.m., Wednesday, 20 March Deer Park Institute, Bir, Himachal Pradesh As the culmination of the intensive […]

Yearning to sing? Sing Kabir? Sing in a group? Feel the energy, beauty and depth of this poetry and this oral folk tradition? Come to Deer Park Institute in Bir, […]

Drunk on Love: Songs of the Saints by Vipul Rikhi and Anahita Tuesday, March 12, 6 PM Shivalaya, Tiruvannamalai

Session on Kabir, Compassion and Love at the International Kindness Festival, Chennai Sunday, 25 Feb, 5 PM Details and registration: https://www.thekindnessfoundation.in/ikf2024

Rasila and Chandrakant Kadia Endowed Visiting Professorship Series Kahat Kabir (Songs of Kabir and Other Saint Poets) About the Performance: Vipul Rikhi sings folk songs of Kabir, Meera, Bulleshah and […]

Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision & Songs of Kabir Book discussion, Songs, Q&A, book signings. Vipul Rikhi in coversation with Gurupriya Atreya. Tuesday, 30 January, 7 PM Bangalore International […]

Stage Talk: Drunk on Love Kabir's Life, Vision and Songs Talk on the book interspersed with songs of Kabir 26 January, 3 PM @ Hyderabad Literary Festival

Learn to sing a Kabir song @ Hyderabad Literary Festival 26 January, 11.30 AM Registration required.

Kahat Kabir Songs of Kabir and other saint poets 10 AM, Sunday, 21 January Flourmates Cafe, Sector 116, Noida, NCR. Please call 9818666329 for more details.

Session at Delhi Literature Festival Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir Vipul Rikhi in conversation with Dr Amna Mirza Including some songs of Kabir Friday, Jan […]

Songs of Kabir and other saint poets Sunday, 3rd December, 7 PM Satya Foundation, Jakkur, Bangalore Please register/RSVP: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/ahum-arts-festival/ET00375958

Drunk on Love: The Essential Kabir Vipul Rikhi in conversation with Sadhana Rao at the Bangalore Literature Festival 11 AM, Sunday, December 3

Living Consciouslyy with Bodhigram brings you SantVani Festival in collaboration with Padma Shri Prahlad Singh Tipanya Ji, Vipul Rikhi, and Hasnain Waris. SantVani Festival is not just an event; it’s […]

Baithak-e-Rang An evening of colour and light with Kabir and Khusro by Vipul Rikhi Anaahat, Juhu, Mumbai 6 PM, Thursday, 9 November Contact: 9870201485

Daastaan-e-Ishq Sufi Songs & Stories of Love Wednesday, 8 November, 6.30 PM Art&Charlie, Bandra, Mumbai Songs and stories of love. Legendary loves like Sohni Mahiwal and Heer Ranjha come alive […]

Songs of Kabir Jagriti Yatra 2023 Deoria, near Gorakhpur, UP Monday, 6 November

Ishq Mastana | Drunk on Life The Life, Vision & Songs of Kabir by Vipul Rikhi An introduction to the enigmatic, iconoclastic 15th century Bhakti-Sufi poet, Kabir, through storytelling, commentary, […]

Baithak-e-Rang An evening with Kabir, Khusro and others Saturday, 14 October, 6 PM Shoonya, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore Tickets here: https://pages.razorpay.com/Baithakerang Come for an enchanting evening of beautiful songs, colourful stories […]

Ishq Mastana | Drunk on Love Kabir's life through stories and songs. I will also talk about my new book, 'Drunk on Love', and sign copies. Sunday, 24 September, 6.30 […]

Ishq Mastana | Drunk on Love Songs & Stories of Kabir Saturday, 16 September, 6 PM Raah Centre, Pune I will present Kabir's life through stories and songs, talk about […]

Ishq Mastana | Drunk on Love Songs of Kabir & Stories from his life Art&Charlie, Bandra W, Mumbai Sunday, 10 September, 6.30 PM

Evening with Kabir, Meera & Bulleshah Songs & Stories by Vipul Rikhi @ Anaahat Studio, Juhu, Mumbai 6-8 PM, Saturday, 9 September

Kahat Kabir Songs of Kabir and other mystic poets Sunday, 16 July, 7 PM Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad      

Sunday, 2 July, 11 AM BIC, Bangalore The Mystic Flame A session exploring the path of the mystic, through songs and stories from Bhakti and Sufi poets. Mystic poets such […]

Daastaan-e-Ishq Songs and Stories of the Sufis Saturday, 1 July, 7 PM Shoonya Centre for Art, Lalbagh Road Tickets at 8095190255 or https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/daastaan-e-ishq-songs-stories-of-the-sufis/ET00361825

30 June, 8.30 PM IST, Online Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gtjamboree/937944 Part of Greater Than's Summer Solstice Jamboree. These sessions explore songs and insights from the mystic poets of India, which relate […]

23 June, 8.30 PM IST, Online Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gtjamboree/937901 Part of Greater Than's Summer Solstice Jamboree. The Sufi Within. These sessions explore songs and insights from the mystic poets of […]

Sunday, 18 June, 4 PM. Buddha Pada Institute, Kalimpong.

Suno Saadho: Songs of Kabir An immersive listening and singing workshop led by Vipul Rikhi around the songs, poetry, and ideas of Kabir and other Bhakti/Sufi poets such as Gorakh, […]

Kahat Kabir, a satsang retreat near Mussoorie featuring artists from the Kabir traditions, organised by Rajasthan Kabir Yatra. Dates- 5 to 7 May 2022 Location- SIDH Campus, Kempty, Mussoorie Limited […]

An Evening with Kabir & other mystic poets Thursday, 4 May, 6.30 PM Cafe Laata, Dehradun By registration: 7409038443

'The Song of the Self', 13-20 April, Six Senses Vana, Dehradun. Sprinkled with exquisite poetry and entertaining stories, these sessions are a siren call into the deeper dimensions of the […]

GANGA VAANI A Musical Journey along the Ganga 5-10 April, 2023 Rishikesh – Gangotri www.gangavaani.com Ganga Vaani is a six day immersive musical journey in the Himalayas to the source […]

Songs of Kabir @ Albela House & Cafe, McLeodganj Friday, 31 March, 5.30 PM RSVP: 98160 70150

Songs of Kabir, and other poets by Vipul Rikhi & students of the Suno Saadho workshop 7 p.m., Sunday, 19 March Deer Park Institute, Bir As the culmination of the […]

15-19 March @ Deer Park Instt, Bir, Himachal Pradesh Please write to info@deerpark.in for queries and registration. Suno Saadho! An immersive listening and singing workshop led by Vipul Rikhi This […]

Sunday, 22nd January, Ishq Mastana, Bangalore International Centre, 7 PM RSVP: https://bangaloreinternationalcentre.org/event/ishq-mastana-drunk-on-love/ Life and vision of Kabir in story and song.

  Saturday 21st January, Daastaan e ishq, Atta Galatta, Indira Nagar, Bangalore, 6 PM Tickets: https://insider.in/dastaaneishq-jan21-2023/event Songs and stories of love.

Mystic River Festival, Rishikesh 13-15 Jan, 2023 Mystic River is a transformational festival of music & art that celebrates the mystical and folk music traditions of India. Music and poetry […]

An event for Aashwast, Spirit of Support (aashwast.com) An evening of Kabir for Senior Citizens 22 Dec, Thursday, 4.30 PM Kothrud, Pune Contact: 9699089783

November 4-6 at an old traditional Goan house in the village of Aldona 3 days of singing together and diving deep into the poetry of Kabir and other Bhakti/Sufi poets. […]

Ishq Mastana | Drunk on Love Life & vision of Kabir, in story & song by Vipul Rikhi Sunday, 28 August, 6.30 PM Bangalore Creative Circus, Yesvantpur An introduction to […]

Daastaan-e-Ishq Songs & Stories of Love by Vipul Rikhi Saturday, 27 August, 6 PM Lahe Lahe, Indira Nagar, Bangalore Vipul narrates legendary love stories and other tales of love in […]

In Bangalore, this coming Sunday, songs of an indescribable love 🙂 At Courtyard Koota in Kengeri. Sunday, 21 August, 6.30 PM Tickets here: https://courtyardkoota.com/events/akath-kahani-prem-ki-vipul-rikhi/ Vipul Rikhi sings folk songs of Kabir […]

Dhai Akshar Prem Ka | The Letters of Love A 3-day workshop on the songs, vision and poetry of Kabir. At Courtyard Koota, Good Earth Tarana, Kambipura, Bangalore Register here: https://courtyardkoota.com/events/dhai-akshar-prem-ka-the-letters-of-love/ Queries: meet@courtyardkoota.com

This independence day, follow the invitation to a land of inner freedom, truth and joy, as the mystic poets call us into the infinite depths of the heart through their […]

The Mystic Flame Songs, Stories & Poetry of the Mystic Poets 22-30 July, at Vana Retreat, Dehradun (www.vana.co.in) A series of three sessions outlining the way of the mystic, through […]

At the end of another beautiful, intimate, intense 5-day workshop on the songs and poetry of the mystics, the participants and I will share some of this beauty. At Buddha […]

Suno Saadho! An immersive listening and singing workshop led by Vipul Rikhi around the songs, poetry and ideas of Kabir and other Bhakti/Sufi poets 1-5 June 2022, Buddha Pada Institute, […]

Shoonya shikhar, or the peak of emptiness, is the point of fullness from which all things emerge and where there is no sense of lack or a self that lacks. […]

Songs of the Mystics @ Co Veda Courtyard Thursday, 19 May, 6.30 PM New Public School, Sector 18 Chandigarh

A satsang is a gathering in the spirit of truth. We come together to share in this spirit through the words, poetry, songs and insights of the mystic poets, who […]

Songs & Stories from the Sufis Tuesday, 3 May, 6.30 pm onwards Mustard Cafe, Assagao, Goa  

Songs of Kabir and other Mystic Poets by Vipul Rikhi Saturday, 16 April, 8 pm Saraya, Sangolda, Goa Free entry. https://saraya.in/ Vipul Rikhi sings folk songs of Kabir and other […]

Ishq Mastana | Drunk on Love by Vipul Rikhi Sunday, 10 April, 7 PM Mustard Café, Assagao, Goa An introduction to the enigmatic, iconoclastic 15th c. Bhakti-Sufi poet, Kabir, through […]

The Sufi Within A 3-part series examining the path of the mystic, through songs and stories from Bhakti and Sufi poets from India and elsewhere. Mystic poets such as Kabir, […]

After 5 days of intense work, contemplation and singing, Suno Saadho workshop participants will present some of the songs they've learnt, and I'll be singing some others that I've learnt […]

If you wish to learn some songs of Kabir and more about his spiritual quest and vision, do come to the beautiful Deer Park Institute in Bir, Himachal Pradesh.

As the year turns, we welcome you to a celebration of new beginnings with Som Ras – a mindful, joyful, week-long retreat at Woods at Sasan. With musical evenings and […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

Ajeeb Daastaan: Stories from the Sufis An evening of storytelling by Vipul Rikhi @Natakvalas Koramangala, Bangalore 7 Nov, Sunday, 6 pm Register at 8095190255

Pyramid Music Meditation Fest is a 4-day festival of soulful music and meditation inside the magnificent Maitreya-Buddha Mega Pyramid at Pyramid Valley International. Register at https://www.pyramidvalley.org/pmmfest Songs of Kabir by […]

Songs of Kabir and other mystic poets, along with explanations in English. These sacred songs remind us of the divine within during this festive season. Venue: Roy's cafe, Gokulam, Mysore […]

An evening of sacred chants and songs. Tara puja on 28th October at 6:30 pm at Deer Park Instt in Bir, followed by “Sacred songs by Vipul Rikhi” from 8 […]

An immersive listening and singing workshop led by Vipul Rikhi around the songs, poetry and ideas of Kabir and other Bhakti/Sufi poets Every so often someone gets in touch with […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

An online concert of songs of Kabir on the occasion of Kabir Jayanti. Thursday, 24 June, 6 pm IST Live on Youtube and Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Bhaktiversity/ https://youtube.com/channel/UCWRhrhCHsNBg1jcvtU4BiQQ

The Inner Journey Session 6: Action & Understanding This session explores the place of contemplation and reflection in a world of action. Accompanied by stories, music, poetry and meditation, as […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

The Inner Journey Session 5: Fear of Death This session explores a fundamental fear that affects our thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Accompanied by stories, music, poetry and meditation, as well […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

The Inner Journey Session 4: Inner and Outer Justice This session looks at the relation between conscience, outer action and inner growth, and explores aspects of the idea of karma. […]

Songs of Kabir by Vipul Rikhi @ Nila House, Jaipur Saturday, 27 Feb, 7.30 am RSVP: info@nilajaipur.com

The Inner Journey Session 3: Suffering as Meditation (Sorrow, suffering and pain as vehicles of growth.) Accompanied by stories, music, poetry and meditation, as well as discussion and Q&A. Sunday, […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

Once a month, on a relaxed Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing […]

The Inner Journey Session 2: Examining 'Enjoyment' (Joy, Happiness, Pleasure, Excitement, Gratification, Bliss, and all shades in between). Accompanied by meditation and music, as well as discussion and Q&A. Sunday, […]

Stories, poetry, humour and reflections from the Sufis. Call 9711758930 to confirm. 30 December, Wednesday, 6.30-8 pm Kefi Cafe, Assagao, Goa

Once a month, on a Sunday morning, I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing along! […]

The Inner Journey with Vipul Rikhi Sunday, 13 Dec, 4-5 pm, Online An introduction to the idea of the inner journey, ‘looking within’, and the deeper significance of human life. […]

Online event hosted by SOAS Festival of Ideas.24 Oct, 5.30 pm IST Free event. Registration mandatory here South Asian Multilingual: Kabir & Ishq Fakiri by Vipul Rikhi; Bengal Qawwal by […]

Songs of Kabir 23 October, 5-7 pm, Mera.Ki, Sector 18, Chandigarh

Every month on a Sunday morning I teach a folk song of Kabir or another poet online to a small group. Everyone is welcome to join and sing along! We […]

Zooming into the TruthInvitation for a virtual satsangof songs of Kabir & other mysticsby Vipul Rikhi Join us this Sunday afternoon as Vipul shares some folk songs of Kabir and […]

Discovering Kabir & other MysticsSaturday, March 14, 7 pmThumbai, Edyanchavadi, AurovilleRSVP 9901665111

Sufi-Nama: Stories & Songs from Kabir & other SufisBy Vipul RikhiSunday, 8 March, 11 am -12.30 pmShoonya Centre for Art & Somatic Practices, BangaloreTickets: Rs 300 @ https://imojo.in/qnc87e(Tickets also at […]

What does nature have to teach us and how do mystic poets draw from it? How do they look into both the outer and the inner nature, and the connection […]

Learn to sing Kabir folk songs with Vipul RikhiShoonya, Lalbagh Main Road, Bangalore26 January, 11 am to 1 pm Come together with Vipul Rikhi to learn a song of Kabir […]

How do mystic poets speak to us today? Exploring the inspiration to curate, translate and interpret the voices of mystic poets in our current socio-political and spiritual realities, this discussion […]

Sufi-Nama: Stories & Songs from Kabir & other Sufis11 January, 'Spoken' Fest, JioWorld Garden, Mumbai In this presentation, Vipul Rikhi recounts stories from the Kabir and Sufi traditions, and sings songs […]