Manotsava 2025 will be held on November 8th and 9th, 2025, at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a mental health professional, researcher, student, artist, community advocate, or simply someone interested in learning about mental health, Manotsava offers something valuable for you. The festival is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

We explore diverse themes at the intersection of Mental Health and Society, Technology, Philanthropy, Childhood, Ageing, Parenthood, Gender, Art, and much more.

There is no minimum age limit, but we recommend that children under 16 be accompanied by adults. Some sessions may discuss sensitive topics that might be more appropriate for mature audiences.

The call for proposals for Manotsava 2025 has closed. However, you can stay updated about future opportunities by following our social media channels.

We welcome volunteers. Information about volunteer opportunities will be shared on our website.

Follow our website and social media channels for the latest updates, session schedules, speaker announcements, and other important information.

For specific queries not covered in this FAQ, please contact us at manotsava@rohininilekaniphilanthropies.org or reach out through our social media channels.

Manotsava is completely free to attend!

Register here, we’ll share updates via email and our social media handles.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manotsavaindia/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manotsava-national-mental-health-festival/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manotsavaindia/

X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/manotsavaindia

You can choose to attend one or both days based on your availability and interest.

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Yes, The Lalit Ashok provides parking facilities. However, we encourage using public transport when possible due to limited parking space.

The nearest metro station is Mantri Square Sampige Road (Green Line) / Vidhana Soudha (Purple Line). From there, you can take a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or bus. We will also provide shuttle bus services from select metro stations – details will be shared closer to the event date.

The venue will have provisions for water and food can be purchased from stalls present at the festival.

Yes, the venue provides quiet spaces that can be used for nursing mothers and prayer. Please contact the festival volunteers for assistance.

Sessions will be recorded for educational purposes and will be made available on the festival website and YouTube channel in the future.

Yes, there will be multiple parallel sessions running simultaneously. The detailed schedule will be available closer to the event date, allowing you to plan your day.

While Manotsava is not a treatment facility, we will have mental health professionals available for immediate support if needed. The festival is a means to build awareness and is primarily community-focused rather than therapeutic. Please contact the festival volunteers for assistance.

Here are some important mental health resources:

• Tele-MANAS: 14416 (24/7 mental health helpline by Ministry of Health)
• Resources in Kannada – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f3E_unWKCboVxU1B5sw6zPTWBTYW_v-o
• Resources in Hindi – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRLHmdzCOpQLbTHE6SlRxy9PHfqZr3-J
• Resources in English – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13KqngGmFb3JglMSvCdiU1laa-t7uDmn_
• For more resources, visit www.nimhans.ac.in

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. Harassment or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. If you have any concerns regarding a speaker (as listed on our website), festival staff, or witness any inappropriate behavior, please report it immediately. You may reach out to our festival coordinators at the registration desk, contact on-site security personnel, or write to us at manotsava@rohininilekaniphilanthropies.org.