Against the backdrop of growing concerns over civic responsibility in the Pink City, the 12th edition of Maahi Roj Festival 2026 will be held on April 25 and 26 at Anantaya, Kanota Courtyard, Narayan Niwas Palace, Jaipur. The two-day festival aims to spark dialogue and action around sustainable living, civic engagement, and collective responsibility in urban spaces.
Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage City, is increasingly facing challenges such as encroachments, declining civic behaviour, and pressure on shared public spaces.
In this context, Maahi Roj 2026 adopts the theme “HUMM – Many Makes One,” emphasising the power of collective thinking and shared responsibility in shaping the future of cities.
The festival is founded by Geetanjali Kasliwal and Ayush Kasliwal under the banner of Anantaya.
Highlighting the theme, Geetanjali Kasliwal said, “The future is not created by ‘I’, but by ‘Hum’—many minds and many hands working together.” Ayush Kasliwal added that the festival explores how diverse perspectives can lead to more thoughtful and responsible ways of living.
A key highlight of this year’s edition is the Humara Shahar Civic Design Challenge, curated in collaboration with ADI Jaipur. The initiative invites students and professionals to propose behaviour-driven design solutions to real civic issues faced by Jaipur.
The festival will feature a range of sessions, workshops, installations, and discussions. The opening includes “Sohum – From I to Hum” by Ankur Mehta and Namita Jain, followed by sessions on food, identity, and sustainability by Monali Jain. The inaugural address by Geetanjali Kasliwal will set the tone for the event, along with a keynote by Ami Shroff from Shrujan focusing on craft and communities.
Other highlights include a DIY composting workshop, film screenings, case study presentations on communities and artificial intelligence, and a panel discussion on civic participation. Day two will feature a HUMM City Walk, a Civic Assembly, natural dyeing workshops, a makers’ market, and cultural experiences including intuitive movement sessions and a vegan potluck.
The festival will also host the HUMM Market, showcasing conscious brands, and the Charpai Project Installation, exploring craft and material culture through participatory design.
Leading organisations supporting the event include Dhun, Kogta Foundation, ADI Jaipur, WICCI Architecture Rajasthan, Rajasthan Patrika, iStart Rajasthan, and Serendipity Arts Foundation, among others.
Additionally, a special screening of “Climate Action Baby” will be held at TOSS on April 17 to build awareness around climate action.
Maahi Roj 2026 invites policymakers, urban planners, designers, students, and citizens to come together for a shared conversation on the future of Jaipur and the role of communities in shaping more sustainable and inclusive cities.