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Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM Asia/Kolkata
Jaipur, 10–11 October 2026 — Third edition of the Global Happiness Forum & Festival
Two days in the Pink City advanced the science and practice of happiness and wellbeing: a Governor lighting the lamp, a Mayor releasing books, students dancing on stage, and the launch of a musical about the light within each of us.
Birla Auditorium, Jaipur, India · Map
Past event · Recap
The third Global Happiness Forum & Festival brought two days of spiritual, physical, educational and mental wellness to Birla Auditorium, Jaipur, on 10–11 October 2026. Luis Miguel Gallardo spoke as a dignitary at the inaugural with the Governor of Rajasthan, opened Session II and launched the Meta Pets musical Unlocking Your Light Within.
Highlights
Inaugural with the Governor of Rajasthan
H.E. Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade lit the lamp and opened the third edition alongside Luis Miguel Gallardo and Lyonpo T.S. Powdyel.
Launch of Unlocking Your Light Within
The Meta Pets musical was launched on stage. World premiere: 31 January 2027, Jaipur.
Book launch of Happytalism
Mayor Sunil Kothari released Happytalism, by Luis Miguel Gallardo and Javier García Campayo.
Awards
Lifetime Achievement, Distinguished Service and Photography/Painting Awards 2026 honoured Rajasthan's changemakers.
In pictures
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Morning welcome in the foyer: Lyonpo T.S. Powdyel among friends of the movement Early arrivals gather before the doors open at Birla Auditorium Jaipur's welcome: young women in Rajasthani dress greet guests with aarti Governor Haribhau Bagade is received with flowers on arrival A warm welcome for the Governor at the auditorium steps The Governor walks in with the forum's hosts Namaste: the Governor greets the welcome party The stage stands for the national anthem A full house rises for the opening of the third edition Deep Prajwalan: the Governor lights the ceremonial lamp Lyonpo T.S. Powdyel joins the lamp lighting Luis Miguel Gallardo lights the lamp alongside the forum's leadership Sharing the flame: the lamp lighting continues Dignitaries at the lit lamp, opening two days on the pathway to global wellbeing The Governor is honoured with a traditional stole Luis Miguel Gallardo is welcomed on stage with flowers and a marigold scarf Lyonpo T.S. Powdyel receives the forum's welcome The inaugural dais Brahma Kumaris sisters in the front rows Guests settle in for the inaugural ceremony Students in uniform: the next generation of the happiness movement K. Vikram Rastogi, Head of the WHF India Chapter, opens the forum Luis Miguel Gallardo addresses the inaugural session Luis Miguel Gallardo speaks to the full house Listening closely in the auditorium Luis Miguel Gallardo, Founder and President of the World Happiness Foundation Lyonpo T.S. Powdyel, former Education Minister of Bhutan, on the purpose of education Chief Guest H.E. Haribhau Bagade, Governor of Rajasthan, delivers his address Vikram Rastogi honours the Governor on behalf of the forum The dais in marigold, the colour of this year's forum The Governor and Lyonpo Powdyel share a moment after the inaugural Seeing off the Governor after the opening ceremony Session I, Spiritual Wellness: Vrindavan Chandra Das opens the morning Rajyogini BK Jayanti Didi of the Brahma Kumaris Delegates connecting at the registration and networking area Conversations between sessions Raj Agarwal, MD and CEO of Genus Power Infrastructures, the forum's powering partner Dr. Saamdu Chetri, representing the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness Delegates from across Rajasthan in the hall Launching the Meta Pets musical, Unlocking Your Light Within Luis Miguel Gallardo introduces the musical's journey from shadow to gift The audience answers with raised hands What’s your hidden light? The question at the heart of the musical Luis Miguel Gallardo invites the hall into the story Front rows enjoying the premiere announcement Sharing the world-premiere date: 31 January 2027, Jaipur Cards up: the audience takes part in the launch The musical's creative team presents the world premiere Behind the music: the team shares how the songs came to life Song and movement take over the stage Dancing in the aisles The whole auditorium moves together Luis Miguel Gallardo dances with participants on stage A stage full of joy: delegates, students and speakers together One stage, many generations A Rajasthani folk dance with balanced pots honours the host state Applause from the front rows Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Jaipuria Institute of Management Dr. Daneshwar Sharma, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur Deni Vázquez Ackerman, happiness coach and trainer Namrita Negi, happiness coach and trainer A movement break for the whole hall Breath, voice and movement for vitality A mind–body practice session on stage The Physical Wellness panel Panellists on movement, nutrition and restorative habits Panel discussion on long-term vitality K. Vikram Rastogi with delegates as Day 1 closes Day 2 opens with the Sound of Infinity sound bath led by Dr. Anju S. Sharma Healing through sound Students fill the hall for Educational Wellness Lyonpo T.S. Powdyel in a moment of stillness Live music for the sound session Opening the dialogue Classrooms Beyond Sound & Education for Life Dr. Vibha Tara in the dialogue on education for life Dr. P.M. Bhardwaj in the dialogue Lyonpo T.S. Powdyel returns on Day 2 with lessons from Bhutan Felicitations at the close of the dialogue A book release on the morning of Day 2 Return To Yourself: A 4D Reset for Happiness & Mental Wellbeing Dr. Prabhat Pankaj on the 4D reset Dr. Daneshwar Sharma on the panel The panel in conversation Luis Miguel Gallardo listening from the front row Applause for the panel Speakers and hosts gather for the midday honours Honouring the Educational Wellness speakers Recognition on stage with Luis Miguel Gallardo A plaque, a marigold scarf and a smile An embrace on stage Honours with the forum's founders Thanking the speakers one by one Speakers and honourees of the morning Joy on stage Students and speakers in one frame Delegates between sessions Session IV, Mental Wellness: Venki Raman on igniting leadership Capturing the moment A young delegate listens in Uma Joshi introduces Cantril's ladder of life satisfaction Luis Miguel Gallardo honours Arun Bagaria Speakers of the Mental Wellness session Arun Bagaria addresses the hall Luis Miguel Gallardo and K. Vikram Rastogi in conversation Youth in the audience Laura Vaca Pereira U. in the Mental Wellness session The Mental Wellness panel Greetings before the valedictory A panellist shares his experience Mayor Sunil Kothari arrives for the valedictory The Mayor walks in with the forum's hosts The Mayor is welcomed on stage Luis Miguel Gallardo greets Mayor Sunil Kothari Front row: the Mayor, K. Vikram Rastogi and Luis Miguel Gallardo The valedictory dais Vikram Rastogi welcomes the Mayor with flowers The Mayor is honoured with a marigold scarf Mayor Sunil Kothari, Jaipur Municipal Corporation, delivers the valedictory address Maj. Gen. Anuj Mathur delivers the closing keynote Book launch: Happytalism, by Luis Miguel Gallardo and Javier García Campayo The Mayor releases Happytalism with Luis Miguel Gallardo and Vikram Rastogi Launching The Many Faces of Happiness Presentation of the 2026 awards Honouring a young changemaker Awards on stage Painting and photography awards for Jaipur's artists Celebrating the artists Words of thanks from the stage K. Vikram Rastogi closes the forum The Mayor in the front row Luis Miguel Gallardo's closing reflection Luis Miguel Gallardo on Jaipur as a City of Happiness Luis Miguel Gallardo thanks Jaipur Lifetime Achievement Awards 2026 Honouring a lifetime of service Distinguished Service honours A Lifetime Achievement honouree Recognition among friends Honourees in marigold The whole forum on one stage Distinguished Service Award Award presentation with Luis Miguel Gallardo Honouring a speaker of the forum Recognising young leadership Distinguished Service honours An award for community service Celebrating an artist A plaque of honour Luis Miguel Gallardo embraces an honouree Awards continue late into the evening A closing address K. Vikram Rastogi and Luis Miguel Gallardo with an honouree Volunteers and honourees The final award of the third edition