India, Oct. 28 -- On the 4th and 5th of October 2025, I found myself in the serene embrace of Raison Valley, Kullu, standing at Neeralaya, a riverside estate nestled under tall deodars with the Beas River flowing gently alongside. It was here that the third edition of GAIA Festival 2025 unfolded, and I can safely say it was unlike any festival I've ever attended.

GAIA Festival 2025: A boutique gathering by the Beas GAIA is not just another music and art festival. It's India's intentional boutique gathering, where sound, spirit, art, and nature merge into one coherent and deeply mindful experience. Unlike the massive, overwhelming spectacles that define the festival circuit today, GAIA is deep by intention. With a capacity capped at just ...