Wisdom that helps young people see themselves and life more clearly.
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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 founderBeyond GYF
GYF continues all year.
Join youth groups, service projects, wisdom sessions, cultural events and sports in your city, all year round.
What is GYF?
Three ways to be part of GYF
GYF is a festival, an inner journey and a worldwide youth community.
- 01
Gather
Flagship experiences bring young people together.
- 02
Grow
Wisdom and experience turn inner development into a lifestyle.
- 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.
Dharampur✦Virtual✦Pune✦London✦Mumbai✦Kolkata✦Ahmedabad✦
Every GYF since 2019.
- 2019
- DharampurOrigins
- 2021
- VirtualPast gathering
- 2022
- DharampurMeet the Real You
- 2023
- DharampurCyclothon
- 2024
- PunePast gathering
- DharampurGame of Life
- LondonRecord being completed
- 2025
- MumbaiStep into your Innerverse
- KolkataPast gathering
- 2026
- LondonHack Your Happiness
- PuneGame of Life
- DharampurHomecoming
- 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
Inner practice that turns insight into steadiness, awareness and action.
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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
Anupam MittalFounder and CEO, People GroupGYF Mumbai 2025
“The environment was quite electric. I felt awake.”
Rajdeepak DasChairman, Leo Burnett South AsiaGYF Mumbai 2025
“Pujya Gurudevshri is nurturing leaders who listen, who have the courage to care.”
Shivani PauEntrepreneur and podcast founderGYF London
“I don't think I've ever been to anything like this!”
Natalia KapchukArtist and philanthropistGYF London
“It was a truly unique experience and I believe this event should be global.”
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