About Us

The

Beginning

Back in 2003, Sadhguru was traversing Tamil Nadu , going from village to village conducting Yoga programs. These three-day programs culminated with people coming together to play games, sowing the seeds for Isha Gramotsavam to bear fruit. The first Gramotsavam was held in 2004 in Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, and saw about 140 teams from various villages playing in front of 50,000 spectators.

It is a living, thriving model of how sports can transform individuals and communities by creating the necessary ambience for men, women, and children of all ages to come out and play on a daily basis. This has helped break down barriers of caste, creed, and gender, assist youth to overcome addictions, and provide a platform for women who have never played since their childhood to experience the joy of playing a game.

Vision

Over 60% of rural India is of working age, yet it faces challenges due to unviable agriculture and non-inclusive growth. The rural youth find themselves engulfed by abject poverty and succumb to addictions. Isha Gramotsavam is an endeavor to rekindle the rural spirit and bring back the celebratory mode in the rural community.

Through sports and an elaborate display of rural culture, Isha Gramotsavam has become an effective tool to transform society by helping villagers stay away from addictions, breaking caste barriers, empowering women, and reviving the resilient rural spirit.

THE GRAMOTSAVAM

Journey

Impact

159,000+

Players

13,350+

Teams

30,000+

Villages

28,350+

Women Players

Awards & Recognition

Awarded Government of India’s Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar in 2018
Partnered with UNICEF for the 2018 edition
Recognized as a by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India
Special consultative status with UN ECOSOC since 2007

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Get in touch with us at:

ishagramotsavam@ishaoutreach.org

Contact Us

Phone

+91 83000 30999

Email

ishagramotsavam@ishaoutreach.org