Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.

No. A YouTube playlist can organize bhajan videos and repeat them during playback, but it does not send a live broadcast from your channel. To run bhajans as a YouTube Live stream, you need a feed sent to YouTube through a supported live-stream setup—such as an encoder—or a cloud service that plays uploaded videos to YouTube.

Why a playlist loop is not a live stream

YouTube describes a playlist as a collection of videos. Its loop control is for a viewer watching a video in a playlist: the viewer can select Loop so the playlist repeats. That changes playback for the viewer; it does not create a live feed in your channel’s Live Control Room. YouTube’s playlist help and playlist-loop instructions describe those playback features.

Autoplay is also a viewer-side feature: when enabled, YouTube plays another related video after the current one ends. It is not a channel broadcast, and it may stop after inactivity. YouTube says autoplay stops after 30 minutes of inactivity on a mobile network or four hours on Wi-Fi; those are playback limits, not livestream duration limits. YouTube’s autoplay help explains the setting.

What a 24/7 bhajan broadcast needs

A YouTube Live broadcast needs a source sending a continuous feed to YouTube. In an encoder-based setup, you connect YouTube’s server URL and stream key in the encoder, then start sending the feed. YouTube defines an encoder as software or a hardware device that converts video into a digital format for streaming. The Live Control Room creates the watch page after the encoder begins sending data. See YouTube’s encoder setup instructions and stream settings guidance.

Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.
#1 Best Overall

For a continuous devotional channel, the playlist can be part of your media plan, but something still has to play the videos and transmit them as a live feed. You also need a plan to notice interruptions and restore the stream. YouTube recommends preparing the encoder in advance, checking the Live Control Room preview, and monitoring audio and video during the broadcast. Its guidance does not promise that a stream left unattended will never fail. YouTube’s live-streaming tips cover preparation and monitoring.

Ways to keep the feed running

Approach What it does What to plan for
Software encoder on a computer Plays or assembles the bhajan video feed and sends it to YouTube Live. The computer, power, internet connection, encoder configuration, and restart or recovery process need oversight.
Standalone hardware encoder Uses dedicated equipment to encode and send the feed to YouTube Live. Verify compatibility and stream configuration; plan for power, internet, monitoring, and recovery.
Cloud streaming service Runs the uploaded-video feed remotely and sends it to YouTube, rather than relying on a home computer to stay on. Check that the service supports your intended YouTube workflow, video quality, storage needs, and recovery requirements.

YouTube identifies both software encoders and standalone hardware encoders; it does not declare one best for a 24/7 bhajan channel. The practical choice depends on who will maintain the system, how you will detect a stalled feed, and how quickly you can restore it. Test the actual bhajan audio and visuals in the Live Control Room preview before relying on the setup.

What YouTube’s 12-hour archive statement means

YouTube says live streams under 12 hours are automatically archived. That statement is not a guarantee that one stream can stay live indefinitely, nor does it by itself establish a maximum stream duration. If your schedule depends on a specific uninterrupted duration, verify YouTube’s current limits and plan around the possibility of interruption. The encoder instructions contain the archive guidance.

Or let it run in the cloud

StreamNeo is a cloud service for keeping a YouTube channel live from uploaded videos: upload a recording or build a playlist, add your YouTube stream key once, and go live. StreamNeo loops the uploaded material in the cloud, so nothing has to stay on at home. It streams to YouTube, not to other platforms.

Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.
  • Any quality up to 4K 60fps, streamed as uploaded, at one flat price per slot.
  • Automatic recovery if YouTube drops the stream.
  • The first day is free with no card.

The monthly option is $9.99 per month. See StreamNeo for the service details, or start your free day.

Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Support on Ko-Fi

Copyright and channel checks before going live

Before broadcasting bhajans, make sure you have the rights needed for the recordings and any visuals you use. A devotional song’s traditional or religious subject does not by itself establish that a particular recording is free to stream. Review YouTube’s current copyright rules and your channel’s live-stream eligibility before scheduling a continuous broadcast; do not assume that looping a video changes the rights or policy obligations that apply to it.

Quick Recap

Bestseller No. 1
100 Singalong Songs For Kids
100 Singalong Songs For Kids
084418053520
$13.99
Bestseller No. 3
Bestseller No. 4
Memorex 99055 40x 700MB 80 Min Music CD-R Discs, 10 Pack
Memorex 99055 40x 700MB 80 Min Music CD-R Discs, 10 Pack
Perfect for saving data files, or backing-up your favorite music; Data Capacity: 700 MB
$8.99
Rank #4
Memorex 99055 40x 700MB 80 Min Music CD-R Discs, 10 Pack
  • Offers the best playback and recording compatibility with computer and home audio recorders and players
  • Perfect for saving data files, or backing-up your favorite music
  • Data Capacity: 700 MB

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.