Every year, devotees across the world take part in the Global Akhanda Bhajan, a 24-hour, non-stop session of devotional singing. This global offering of continuous bhajans (devotional songs) begins and ends at the same time in every time zone, symbolising the unity of humanity through prayer and the power of the divine name. It serves as a collective act of love, peace, and harmony, spreading spiritual vibrations across the world.

“Akhanda Bhajan does not merely mean singing without a break for twenty-four hours. Its true purpose is to fill every moment of your life with the remembrance of God. When the Name of the Lord is sung continuously, it purifies the atmosphere, elevates the heart, and unites all in love. The vibration of the Divine Name is not limited by time or space – it pervades the entire universe.”

– Sri Sathya Sai baba

Group devotional singing or bhajans are one of the most uplifting spiritual practices available to us. Whilst music on its own creates a level of joy, this joy is significantly elevated when a spiritual dimension is incorporated and many take part in the experience. Group devotional singing or bhajans are designed to connect with the divine and express the glory of God through voice and music as a collective group.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba has said:

“Realise that there is nothing greater than bhajan. What bliss is there in bhajans! What a demonstration of oneness is it when a myriad of throats join in uttering the name of God! The vibrations emanating from them make the heart vibrant.”

(Sri Sathya Sai Baba 26th January 1995)

Sri Sathya Sai Baba has always maintained that when and wherever the glory of the divine is sung, the divine always listens!

To ensure everyone can follow, sessions and devotional songs are designed for easy pick up of music and lyrics. A variety of languages including Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, English and Latin are covered.

Being inclusive at a faith level is also key. Deities and figures from all faiths are included from: Lord Ganesha, the Mother Goddesses and the many incarnations of Lord Vishnu to Allah, Buddha, Guru Nanak, Jesus, Mahavir, Zorastra and Sri Sathya Sai Baba.