Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Vedaaranya Festival Celebrates 10 Years in Ramgarh
The Vedaaranya Heritage and Healing Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan.
This festival is all about celebrating the important role women have played in shaping India's culture and heritage.
It will take place from January 22 to 26, 2026, and will feature a variety of cultural performances, intellectual discussions, and healing traditions.
The festival is organized by the Shruti Foundation, UNESCO, and INTACH, with support from various cultural and tourism bodies.
It aims to bring global attention back to the Shekhawati region and revive local economies and traditions.
There will be music, art exhibitions, storytelling, and sessions on traditional healing practices, making it a rich and immersive experience for everyone.
The Vedaaranya Heritage and Healing Festival (VHAH Fest) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan, from January 22 to 26, 2026.
The festival focuses on the theme 'Women in Heritage', celebrating the role of women in shaping India's cultural and artistic legacy.
Organized by the Shruti Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO and INTACH, with support from various cultural and tourism bodies.
Highlights include a UNESCO panel on 'Women in Heritage', cultural performances by renowned artists, and exhibitions showcasing women in art.
The festival aims to revive local economies, preserve intangible traditions, and reconnect communities with their heritage.
- Who
- Organized by the Shruti Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO and INTACH, supported by various cultural and tourism bodies.
- What
- A heritage and healing festival celebrating the 10th anniversary with a focus on 'Women in Heritage'.
- When
- January 22 to 26, 2026.
- Where
- Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- To celebrate the role of women in shaping India's cultural, artistic, and civilizational legacy and to revive local economies and traditions.
- Festival Name
- Vedaaranya Heritage and Healing Festival (VHAH Fest)
- Dates
- January 22 to 26, 2026
- Location
- Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan
- Theme
- Women in Heritage
- Organizers
- Shruti Foundation, UNESCO, INTACH
- Supporters
- UNESCO, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Incredible India, Rajasthan Foundation
- Founder
- Dr Shruti Nada Poddar