Mind Matters Too.

You show up for your body every week. This December, it's time to show up for your mind.

Sisters in Sweat is excited to bring the SIS community to Manotsava, India's National Mental Health Festival, on 5–6 December 2026 at Jayamahal Palace, Bengaluru.

A two-day festival bringing together honest conversations, hands-on workshops, sharing circles, films and exhibits to explore the many dimensions of the mind, brain and mental health.

Organised by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies in collaboration with NIMHANS and NCBS, Manotsava is free and open to all.

What's on at Manotsava?

From conversations we've been meaning to have to questions we haven't always known how to ask, there's something for everyone.

• Menopause and the Mind: The change nobody talks about.
• The Surprising Truth About Sleep: Myths, trackers, gummies and the science of rest.
• Love, Sex and Intimacy: Relationships in the age of red flags.
• Funny, Not Fine: Stand-up comics on pain, laughter and staying sane.
• The Highs and Lows of Social Media: Likes, comparison and staying grounded.
• And much more: Conversations around caregiving, grief, the brain, AI and mental health.

Explore the full festival schedule here.

Come As You Are. Leave A Little More Connected.

Bring your crew, your mum, or simply come by yourself. Ask the questions you've been holding on to, listen, learn and discover perspectives that remind you that you're never alone in what you feel.