Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Isha Gramotsavam Returns for 17th Edition Across Multiple States
Imagine a big sports festival happening in lots of villages!
It's called Isha Gramotsavam, and it's like the Olympics for rural India.
This year, it's the 17th time they're doing it, with games planned in several states and even Odisha.
It's all organized by a group called Isha Outreach, and it's a huge deal, with thousands of teams and participants playing.
People will compete in throwball, and there's also a special event for people with disabilities.
It's like a giant sports party for everyone!
Isha Gramotsavam, a rural sports festival, is returning for its 17th edition.
The event will span across multiple states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, and Odisha.
It's organized by Isha Outreach and is said to be India’s largest rural sports festival.
The 2025 edition will involve over 6,000 teams and more than 50,000 participants.
The festival includes men’s and women’s throwball and a Para Volleyball event.
- Who
- Organized by Isha Outreach, envisioned by Sadhguru.
- What
- Isha Gramotsavam, a rural sports festival.
- When
- The 17th edition begins August 10.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, and Odisha.
- Why
- To host India's largest rural sports festival.
- Event Name
- Isha Gramotsavam
- Edition
- 17th
- Organizer
- Isha Outreach
- Involved States
- Multiple, including Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
- Participants
- Over 50,000 expected
- Teams
- Over 6,000
- Sports Featured
- Throwball, Para Volleyball
- Envisioned By
- Sadhguru