Divinity · Ecology · Leadership

Utsava Maa - Celebration of the Great Mother

Utsava Maa is a unique eco-feminist gathering in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan - part festival, part conference - designed to inspire women at the intersection of nature, creativity, and self-discovery.

Our 5th annual celebration invites women from around the world to reflect, learn, and lead. Together we explore the challenges that hold us back from living fully in service of the Earth, while planting seeds of legacy for the generations to come.

✨ What to expect:

• Wholesome, home-grown meals and fresh water from our desert well

• Yoga with international teachers and guided meditation for renewal

• Nourishing treatments in our on-site wellness centre

• Inspiring lectures, workshops, and red tent discussions

• Performances, documentary screenings, and a vibrant crafts market

• Connection with women from the local community and across the world

🌿 Voices from past gatherings:

“I’m so glad I met all these fabulous women who have helped me embark on this new stage of my life. Thank you.” — Carla Simmons, UM19

“Thanks for giving us the space to be what we are, sharing our vision, laugh, create, celebrate freedom and life.” — Undergrowth Collective, UK

“Once upon a time I danced with sisters singing this mantra and my life changed. Forever grateful for @utsavamaa.” — @teriyogi

Utsava Maa is a space to reset and reconnect - with yourself, with community, and with the Earth. We look forward to meeting you there.

Women’s voices resound across many spaces and mediums as Shakti reclaims her place. To open the festival, the first two days will feature screenings of powerful films by female documentarians, exploring women’s role in ecology, the food system, and rights. Highlights include Women and Religion in India by Disha Arora, among others.

Powerful Shakti presenters will take the main stage and also lead intimate workshops throughout the day, sharing diverse perspectives on empowerment from around the world. Discover more about our presenters and their offerings at utsavamaa.org/programme

Step into the Red Tent — a space of freedom, expression, and sisterhood. Here, women from around the world gather to dance, rewild, and reconnect with the rhythms of the body and the Earth. It is a place to move freely, celebrate together, and rediscover the joy of being fully alive.

Join Mothi the camel for a magical sunset journey into the desert with your friends. As night falls, arrive at the royal encampment where a traditional meal, vibrant folk dancers, a glowing bonfire, and a sky full of stars await you. Rest peacefully in the royal tent — complete with bathroom facilities — and wake to the stillness of the desert dawn.

In the morning, a shuttle will take you to the ancient Satchya Mata Temple in Osiyan, an 1,100-year-old Goddess temple carved from the mountain itself. After your visit, the shuttle will return you to Jodhpur in time for the 2:00 p.m. departures to Delhi or Mumbai.