Deva Premal & Miten are launching a 17-city European tour called "Singing Our Prayers" from September 17 to October 22, 2025. The tour offers communal devotional music gatherings centered on mantra singing, rhythm, heart-opening connection, and collective presence. Tour stops span Switzerland, France, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and the United Kingdom. The experience is designed to foster belonging through shared sound and contemplative practice.
What Is "Singing Our Prayers" and Why Communal Mantra Singing?
"Singing Our Prayers" is Deva Premal & Miten's invitation to experience the power of collective devotional music. Rather than a traditional concert format, these gatherings emphasize the felt sense of community created when voices join together in sacred sound. The underlying premise is that mantra singing—the repetition of Sanskrit prayers and invocations—carries both acoustic and energetic properties that deepen when sung by many people simultaneously.
Deva Premal has spent decades exploring how devotional sound affects consciousness and emotional presence. Mantra, in this context, is not performance but prayer—a practice with roots in Vedic and yogic traditions. When a group enters into rhythmic chanting or singing together, the individual nervous system synchronizes with the collective vibration, creating what participants often describe as a sense of presence, calm, and interconnection that extends beyond the duration of the event.
The Tour Dates: 17 Cities Across Europe
The "Singing Our Prayers" tour encompasses the following dates and locations:
- September 17: Lausanne, Switzerland
- September 19: Paris, France
- September 21: Oslo, Norway
- September 23 & 24: Almere, Netherlands
- September 28: Brussels, Belgium
- September 30: Hamburg, Germany (sold out)
- October 2: Offenbach, Germany
- October 4: Dübendorf, Zurich, Switzerland
- October 6: Nuremberg, Germany
- October 8: Vienna, Austria
- October 10: Munich, Germany
- October 12: Prague, Czech Republic
- October 14: Colmar, France
- October 16: Siegburg, Germany
- October 18: Budapest, Hungary
- October 20: Gdansk, Poland
- October 22: London, United Kingdom
The concentration of dates in Germany and Switzerland reflects both the popularity of devotional music in these regions and the logistical hub these countries represent for European touring. Early dates in September allow participants in Scandinavia and Western Europe to attend, while later October dates extend into Central and Eastern Europe.
How Does Communal Singing Create Connection?
The stated goal of "Singing Our Prayers" is to create a
deep presence and heart-opening connection with kindred spirits. This occurs through several mechanisms. First, when people sing together in rhythm, their brainwaves and breathing patterns naturally synchronize—a phenomenon documented in neuroscience research on group singing. Second, mantra singing in particular uses Sanskrit phonetic patterns believed in yogic traditions to activate specific energy centers (chakras) or states of mind. Third, the shared intention of prayer—whether one is explicitly religious or secular—creates a container of collective focus and vulnerability.
Unlike a typical concert where the audience watches performers on stage, communal mantra gatherings position all participants as equals in the act of creating sound. This flattens the hierarchy between performer and listener and can intensify the sense of belonging. Deva Premal & Miten facilitate rather than dominate the experience, often singing alongside participants rather than performing to them.
What Can You Expect at a "Singing Our Prayers" Gathering?
Participants attending these events can expect:
- Rhythm and sound work: Guided singing of mantras, often accompanied by instruments such as harmonium, drums, and bells.
- Heart-opening practices: Intentional spaces designed to soften emotional barriers and create vulnerability within the safety of a group.
- Sense of belonging: The explicit cultivation of community and interconnection through shared practice.
- Deep presence: Guided attention inward, using sound as an anchor for meditation and contemplative states.
- Uplifted atmosphere: The energetic lift that many people report after participating in group singing or chanting.
The gatherings are typically designed to be accessible to people with no prior experience in mantra or Sanskrit. Deva Premal often teaches the phonetics of mantras line by line, allowing participants to learn as they go. The repetitive nature of mantra singing means that pronunciation becomes more natural and fluid with each repetition, and the focus gradually shifts from getting the words "right" to feeling the vibration and meaning.
The Role of Devotional Music in Spiritual Practice
For Deva Premal and Miten, devotional music is not decoration or entertainment—it is a direct path of spiritual practice. Kirtan (call-and-response singing) and mantra chanting have been used in Indian spiritual traditions for thousands of years as methods of turning the mind toward the sacred, cultivating emotional purification, and dissolving the boundary between self and the divine. When this practice occurs in a group, the collective energy is understood to amplify the individual experience.
In contemporary Western contexts, many participants come to these gatherings seeking relief from isolation, anxiety, or spiritual disconnection rather than approaching from a traditional Hindu or yogic framework. The beauty of mantra singing is that it works on multiple levels simultaneously: the acoustic vibration affects the nervous system regardless of belief; the group experience provides tangible community; and for those with spiritual inclination, the devotional dimension adds layers of meaning and transformation.
How to Access Tickets and More Information
Tickets and venue information for all 17 tour dates are available through the official Deva Premal & Miten website at devapremalmiten.com/events/. Note that the Hamburg date (September 30) is already sold out, suggesting these events draw significant attendance in Europe. It is advisable to book in advance, particularly for popular cities like Paris, London, Vienna, and Berlin-area dates.
For those interested in deeper exploration beyond the tour, Deva Premal & Miten also offer Gayatri Gatherings and holiday retreats, accessible through devapremalmiten.com/events/holidays/. They maintain an active presence on social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and offer a Gayatri Sangha App for ongoing practice and community connection between events.
Where to Go from Here
If you are drawn to the "Singing Our Prayers" tour, consider these next steps: (1) Visit devapremalmiten.com/events/ to view full venue details, times, and ticket options. (2) Listen to recordings of Deva Premal's mantra music to familiarize yourself with the style and phonetics before attending. (3) Arrive early to your chosen event to settle into the space and meet other participants. (4) If you cannot attend a live gathering, explore the Gayatri Sangha App or subscribe to the newsletter for online practices and resources. (5) Consider what kind of communal experience you are seeking—whether it is musical, spiritual, emotional healing, or simply connection with others—and let that intention guide your participation.
