Now, GYF returns to the place where it all began.
Back to Dharampur. Back to the Ashram. Back home.
Home is more than just a place.To be at home is to truly be yourself.Without fear. With faith.This December, you are invitedto your inner homecoming.
Insights you'll carry home, delivered in English.
Expect subjects like Awaken the Inner Healer, Happiness is Homemade, Habit Camp, Power of Belief and Goal of all Goals.
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Designed by Pujya Gurudevshri, the visionary behind GYF, the 5S pillars form the foundation of the festival. Each one offers a different way to learn, experience, contribute and grow.
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Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur. A living, breathing space across 355 acres, dedicated to the pursuit of one's highest potential.
It is where GYF began, and the setting for a transformative weekend of wisdom, wellbeing, service, culture, sport and celebration at a stunning hilltop spiritual sanctuary.
Arrive on 24th evening, post dinnerDepart on 27th morning by 11 am
| Early Morning | Morning7 am to 12 pm | Afternoon2:30 to 6 pm | Night8 to 10 pm | Late Night10 pm onward | |
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| Day 125th, Friday | Yoga & Breathwork | GYF SplashdownRural Immersion through Seva | Self-Mastery WorkshopsExperiential MeditationsSports Leagues | Opening CeremonyWisdom Talk by Pujya Gurudevshri | Sports Leagues |
| Day 226th, Saturday | Tai Chi Flow | GYF ConcertWisdom Talk by Pujya GurudevshriClosing Ceremony |
Write to sports@srmd.org for registration or general festival queries.
Global Youth Festival is a youth collective inspired by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, bringing together wisdom, wellbeing, selfless service, culture and sport through large-scale festivals and year-round youth activities.
From flagship experiences to local youth groups, GYF gives young people room to explore their potential, build meaningful values, and turn inner work into outer impact.
A global movement of empowered and empathetic youth.
Fondly known as the leader of the youth, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji is an Enlightened Master, spiritual visionary, modern-day mystic, and humanitarian leader.
Celebrating our unity across cultures and continents, He has envisioned GYF as a platform for real world wisdom, self-mastery, future ready skills, selfless service, arts, culture, and sports.
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) is a global manifestation of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji's vision and efforts dedicated to the holistic wellbeing of humanity. A spiritual movement for inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service, the organisation encompasses 200+ centres across six continents.
Its mission, inspired by the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandraji: to realise one's True Self and serve others selflessly.
“I see why Gurudev is often called the youth magnet. It is really incredible to see young minds coming together walking the path of spirituality under His guidance. The way He speaks is so relatable, anybody can understand His message. That's the beauty of it.”
“We're living in times of purpose fatigue and moral poverty. Through GYF, Pujya Gurudevshri is nurturing leaders who listen, who have the courage to care, who are not just ambitious for the future, but awake and alive to the present moment.”
“The environment was quite electric. I felt awake. I felt like I reconnected with my own spirituality. Pujya Gurudevshri is doing a tremendous job by being a mentor to millions of people.”
“Didn't expect strangers to turn into family, but that's GYF for you.”
“Gurudev's wisdom has changed the way I look at life.”
“It felt less like a concert, more like my soul found its rhythm.”
“Never thought meditation could move me at such a deep level.”
“I came for the sports, and left with a renewed sportsman spirit.”
“Helping someone else ended up helping me the most.”
Reach Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur by 7 PM on 24 December.
Mohangadh, Dharampur, District Valsad, Gujarat 396050
How to reach the Ashram Train and public transport25-26 December, 2026. Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur.
