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Founded and inspired by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji

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Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji

Our Inspiration & Founder

The vision behind GYF

Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji founded and inspired GYF to give young people a lived experience of self-discovery, purpose, spirituality and service.

Every festival, youth group and part of the 5S Philosophy comes from that vision.

Read about our founder

Beyond GYF

GYF continues all year.

Join youth groups, service projects, wisdom sessions, cultural events and sports in your city, all year round.

Browse the events calendar Find your nearest youth group Understand the 5S Philosophy
A youth yoga class
SadhanaPractise
A youth football match
SportsPlay
Volunteers preparing meals
SevaServe

What is GYF?

Three ways to be part of GYF

GYF is a festival, an inner journey and a worldwide youth community.

  1. 01

    Gather

    Flagship experiences bring young people together.

  2. 02

    Grow

    Wisdom and experience turn inner development into a lifestyle.

  3. 03

    Continue

    Beyond GYF keeps you connected to youth groups and activities all year.

Our journey

Our Timeline

GYF began in Dharampur in 2019 and has since travelled to Pune, London, Mumbai and Kolkata. Ahmedabad is next.

DharampurVirtualPuneLondonMumbaiKolkataAhmedabad

Every GYF since 2019.

  1. 2019
    • DharampurOrigins
  2. 2021
    • VirtualPast gathering
  3. 2022
    • DharampurMeet the Real You
  4. 2023
    • DharampurCyclothon
  5. 2024
    • PunePast gathering
    • DharampurGame of Life
    • LondonRecord being completed
  6. 2025
    • MumbaiStep into your Innerverse
    • KolkataPast gathering
  7. 2026
    • LondonHack Your Happiness
    • PuneGame of Life
    • DharampurHomecoming
  8. 2027
    • AhmedabadStep into your Innerverse

Our philosophy

The 5S Philosophy

Satsang, Sadhana, Seva, Sanskruti and Sports. These five practices run through every festival and every youth group.

01 / 05Satsang

Wisdom that helps young people see themselves and life more clearly.

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Inner practice that turns insight into steadiness, awareness and action.

Explore Sadhana

Selfless service that directs energy and skill towards the good of others.

Explore Seva

Culture expressed through music, art, celebration and shared belonging.

Explore Sanskruti

Movement, play and competition that build courage, teamwork and joy.

Explore Sports

Testimonials

In their words

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Anupam Mittal
Anupam MittalFounder and CEO, People GroupGYF Mumbai 2025

“The environment was quite electric. I felt awake.”

Rajdeepak Das
Rajdeepak DasChairman, Leo Burnett South AsiaGYF Mumbai 2025

“Pujya Gurudevshri is nurturing leaders who listen, who have the courage to care.”

Shivani Pau
Shivani PauEntrepreneur and podcast founderGYF London

“I don't think I've ever been to anything like this!”

Natalia Kapchuk
Natalia KapchukArtist and philanthropistGYF London

“It was a truly unique experience and I believe this event should be global.”

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