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Jaya Lakshmi began leading kirtan and writing devotional songs on the guitar, harmonium, and piano in the early 1990s shortly after receiving initiation from Srila Govinda Maharaj, a spiritual teacher of bhakti (devotion) from West Bengal, India.
As a singer/songwriter, she is known for her authentic and deep devotional spirit as well as playing an important part in establishing kirtan and mantra music in the West. Her angelic voice and loving presence open the heart in a way that brings the listener into a state of harmony and bliss. Since 1997 she has created 20 albums, all in the mantra/chant/new age genre.
Jaya Lakshmi tours regularly in the USA (mostly Western region) and internationally and has a global following.
A dedicated yogi, she has regularly practiced hatha-based since 1996, integrating kundalini yoga since 2010, and is certified through Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh. She leads Yoga, Mantra, and Vocal Empowerment Retreats annually around the world.