His Highness Maharaja Gajsingh II, Patron of the Sacred Spirit Festival, expressed great pleasure that the 17th Sacred Spirit Festival will be held from February 13th to 15th, 2026, at the historic Mehrangarh Fort, renowned for its grandeur and heritage. The event will feature spectacular performances of spiritual Sufi music and dance, as well as Indian heritage, by artists from India and abroad.

The Sacred Spirit Festival aims to promote traditional folk music, dance, and arts and connect people with spiritual music and culture. It is a unique confluence of history, culture, and heritage that will allow attendees to experience the richness of Marwar's musical tradition. Over the past few years, the festival has played a vital role in bringing together the musical traditions of both Indian and foreign artists. The festival will feature thrilling “Jugalbandi” moments between Rajasthani musicians and foreign artists.

This festival is a powerful opportunity for artists to learn from each other. Held in Jodhpur's Mehrangarh, the festival has become an international platform for music, culture, and heritage, with the participation of internationally renowned Indian and foreign artists. Visitors to the festival experience a multifaceted range of music, dance, and unique sounds unheard anywhere else. It also demonstrates how musical traditions have no boundaries and intertwine and harmonize in a universal way.

— Gajsingh Bapji Jodhpur