Dear Respected Mentors and Participants,

A warm and heartfelt welcome to SEWA 2026.

This year, we gather around the profound theme:
Dharmic Code — Destiny versus Free Will.”

The festival will be held from 18th to 21st September 2026
(18th: Check-in | 21st: Check-out)
at the serene and sacred space of Yogniketan Ashram , Rishikesh .

This sacred gathering is mentored and designed by Dr. Trupti Jaim, and hosted by Ritali and Rajeev.

We are honoured to welcome respected speakers from internationally acclaimed academies and spiritual organizations, who will offer deep insights into the eternal question of Destiny and Free Will.

Rooted in the wisdom of both Hindu and Buddhist philosophies, we reflect upon a timeless truth:
While we are born with certain karmic imprints (Prarabdha Karma),
it is our conscious response (Kriyamana Karma) that shapes our future.

As taught in the Bhagavad Gita, we are called to act with awareness, without attachment to outcomes.
And as the Buddha reminds us, “We are what we think; all that we are arises with our thoughts.”

The essence of SEWA 2026 lies in this transformation —
to move from unconscious reaction to mindful, compassionate response, thereby reshaping our destiny through conscious action.

We are also deeply grateful that all contributions from this gathering will be directed toward supporting the education of children from rural and marginalized communities, making this journey not only inwardly enriching but socially meaningful.

Alongside profound learning, the evenings will be joyful and vibrant, filled with games, stand-up comedy, music, and dance, creating moments of connection and celebration.
We will also come together to attend the sacred Ganga Maa Aarti, immersing ourselves in collective devotion and grace.

We look forward to sharing this journey of awareness, service, and celebration with each one of you.

Warm regards,
Team SEWA 2026