Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Goenka Sangam 2026 Reconnects Community With Fatehpur Heritage
Goenka families from India and other countries will meet in Fatehpur Shekhawati, Rajasthan, in September 2026.
They want children and young people to learn about their family roots.
The gathering is called Goenka Sangam.
Families will pray at the Shree Beera Barjee Mandir, their community’s important temple.
They will remember their ancestors and ask for blessings.
The event will also include stories, spiritual talks, music, yoga, and motivational sessions.
An awards ceremony will recognize Goenka community members for important work.
Local people are invited to attend some of the programs and receive prasad.
The Goenka community is scheduled to hold its annual Sangam in Fatehpur Shekhawati, Rajasthan, from September 7 to 11, 2026.
Around 600 Goenka family members from India and abroad are expected to pray at the Shree Beera Barjee Mandir for their ancestors and seek blessings.
The five-day gathering will pass Shekhawati traditions to younger generations through storytelling, festivals, temple activities, and cultural programs.
The Goenka Recognition Award function on September 10 will honor community members for distinguished work in fields including trade, social service, sports, arts, science, education, literature, and health.
Spiritual talks, motivational sessions, a folk-music Jagran, and yoga programs are planned, with local residents invited to attend sermons and receive prasad.
- Who
- Goenka community members from India and abroad, with local residents invited to selected programs.
- What
- The annual Goenka Sangam, including prayers, cultural activities, spiritual programs, and the Goenka Recognition Awards.
- When
- The main festival is scheduled for September 7–11, 2026; additional sermons are planned for September 6–8.
- Where
- Shree Beera Barjee Mandir in Fatehpur Shekhawati, Sikar District, Rajasthan.
- Why
- To reconnect younger generations with Goenka family roots and Shekhawati heritage, honor ancestors, and recognize distinguished community service.
- Expected attendance
- Around 600 Goenka community members from India and abroad
- Main festival dates
- September 7–11, 2026
- Organizing trust
- Shri Shakti Goenka Trust, Kolkata
- Temple
- Shree Beera Barjee Mandir, Fatehpur Shekhawati
- Awards ceremony
- September 10, 2026
- Award winners announcement
- September 1, 2026
- Chief guest
- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
- Presiding official
- Rajasthan Urban Development and Housing Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra