Before the city gets to you, find your people.
A 2-day community experience in Mumbai for students and young professionals. Find balance, connection, and spiritual growth amidst the hustle.
Venue6 Mumbai Locations
DurationFriday to Sunday
Registration Fee₹500 All-Inclusive
What is meet the FOLKs?
It’s more than just a stay—it’s an immersion into a lifestyle of purpose. We invite you to step out of your routine and step into a space where bhakti (devotion) meets community.
The Morning Rhythm
Experience the peace of a 6 AM Aarti and Japa meditation. It's the most powerful way to calibrate your consciousness before the world wakes up.
Timeless Wisdom
Engage in interactive Gita discourses that translate ancient philosophy into practical tools for your modern career and life challenges.
Soul Stirring Kirtan
Unwind with congregational chanting that transcends the noise of the city, bringing deep emotional and spiritual release.
Residential Weekend
Stay with us at one of our six dedicated FOLK residencies across Mumbai.
Satvic Nourishment
Delicious shared meals (Prasadam) prepared with love and hygiene.
The weekend flow
FRIDAY
Evening ArrivalSettling In
- •07:00 PM:Arrival & Check-in
- •07:30 PM:Ice-breakers
- •08:00 PM:Soulful Kirtan
- •08:30 PM:Meaningful Discussions
- •09:00 PM:Community Dinner
SATURDAY
Full ImmersionLiving the FOLK Way
- •05:00 AM:Wake up
- •05:30 AM:Mangala Aarti & Japa
- •07:30 AM:Nutritious Breakfast
- •10:00 AM:Wisdom Workshop
- •01:00 PM:Lunch & Rest
- •05:00 PM:Group Activities
- •08:00 PM:Soulful Kirtan
- •08:30 PM:Meaningful Discussions
- •09:00 PM:Community Dinner
SUNDAY
Grand FinaleThe Sunday Festival
- •08:00 AM:Bhagavad Gita Discourse
- •09:30 AM:Light Breakfast
- •05:30 PM:Sunday Programme & Kirtan
- •07:30 PM:Grand Sunday Feast
FRIDAY
Evening ArrivalSettling In
- •07:00 PM:Arrival & Check-in
- •07:30 PM:Ice-breakers
- •08:00 PM:Soulful Kirtan
- •08:30 PM:Meaningful Discussions
- •09:00 PM:Community Dinner
SATURDAY
Full ImmersionLiving the FOLK Way
- •05:00 AM:Wake up
- •05:30 AM:Mangala Aarti & Japa
- •07:30 AM:Nutritious Breakfast
- •10:00 AM:Wisdom Workshop
- •01:00 PM:Lunch & Rest
- •05:00 PM:Group Activities
- •08:00 PM:Soulful Kirtan
- •08:30 PM:Meaningful Discussions
- •09:00 PM:Community Dinner
SUNDAY
Grand FinaleThe Sunday Festival
- •08:00 AM:Bhagavad Gita Discourse
- •09:30 AM:Light Breakfast
- •05:30 PM:Sunday Programme & Kirtan
- •07:30 PM:Grand Sunday Feast
A home rooted in bhakti
The FOLK Residency is more than a hostel; it's a living ecosystem where professionals and students coexist to support each other's material and spiritual goals.
Community as Practice
Isolation is the biggest challenge in a big city. Here, you find friends who share your values and your aspirations.
Daily Spiritual Anchor
6 AM Aarti and Japa provide a consistent start, ensuring you face the day with a focused and peaceful mind.
Gita as a Guide
Ancient wisdom applied to modern living. Learn how to navigate the corporate and academic world with integrity.
Experiences from the community
Meet the FOLKs
I was attracted towards it right from my very first encounter. Through these wonderful sessions, gradually I started practicing chanting and I learnt to prioritize things in life.
Omm Agrawal
Quant Researcher
Meet the FOLKs
Learned about the invaluable principles of having a peaceful and composed mind which is rare in the initial days of any entrepreneur but is an essential ingredient for success.
Ashtesh Kumar
CTO, Manastu Space Technologies
Meet the FOLKs
Provides the perfect solution to all the miseries of life. JIGYASA not only helped me in advancing in spiritual life, but also prepared me in balancing material as well as spiritual life.
Shubhang Shanghvi
Thornton Tomasetti
Meet the FOLKs
I was attracted towards it right from my very first encounter. Through these wonderful sessions, gradually I started practicing chanting and I learnt to prioritize things in life.
Omm Agrawal
Quant Researcher
Meet the FOLKs
Provides the perfect solution to all the miseries of life. JIGYASA not only helped me in advancing in spiritual life, but also prepared me in balancing material as well as spiritual life.
Shubhang Shanghvi
Thornton Tomasetti
Meet the FOLKs
Learned about the invaluable principles of having a peaceful and composed mind which is rare in the initial days of any entrepreneur but is an essential ingredient for success.
Ashtesh Kumar
CTO, Manastu Space Technologies
Is meet the FOLKs for you?
This is for you if...
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You are a student or professional (age 18-30) living in Mumbai.
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You want to experience a life of discipline, bhakti, and service.
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You are looking for meaningful friendships beyond professional networking.
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You are curious about the Bhagavad Gita and how to apply it in modern life.
This probably isn't for you if...
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You are looking for a weekend "party house" or casual tourist stay.
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You are uncomfortable with a strictly vegetarian/satvic diet.
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You aren't willing to participate in the morning and evening temple programs.
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You prefer complete anonymity over community living and engagement.
Our residencies
Find your spiritual sanctuary across key locations in Mumbai
Powai
A hub for IIT students and tech-professionals near the serene lake.
Thane
Nestled in a peaceful residential pocket away from the highway noise.
Airoli
Perfect for those working in the busy Navi Mumbai IT corridor.
Sion
Centrally located for students attending various South-Central colleges.
Vashi
A vibrant, connected community space in the heart of Navi Mumbai.
BKC
Coming soon to the primary corporate and financial heart of Mumbai.
Coming Soon
Frequently asked questions
Meet the FOLKs is an initiative by Hare Krishna Movement (HKM) Mumbai. Our goal is to provide a spiritual and cultural foundation for the city's youth, helping them navigate modern challenges using the timeless wisdom of the Vedas.