An auditorium full of 500 people, each with a drum in their hands, coming together to create one rhythm — that is the idea behind Maha Bhakti Rhythm Yatra, billed as India’s first-ever 500-drum bhakti jamming experience, which is set to bring a fresh twist to devotional music in Mumbai. Organised in association with Bhakti Kala Kshetra, ISKCON Juhu, the event is running across four weekends from October 24 to November 22, with a part of its proceeds going towards the construction of a new auditorium at ISKCON Kharghar.

Conceptualised by Dr Vinod Hasal, an eighth-generation Jaipur Gharana Kathak exponent, National Hind Ratna Award recipient and director of Drum Cafe India, the experience combines traditional kirtan with interactive drumming. Every audience member will have a djembe, a West African hand drum, at their seat. No prior musical experience is required, with the Drum Cafe India team helping participants find their rhythm within the first few minutes.