New Delhi, Nov. 16 -- In India, the shift from sweltering heat to sweater weather signals not just winter, but the arrival of the country's music festival season. Every weekend sees a new gig, a trend that spills well into the new year. While music festivals have long been part of the cultural calendar, another format has been quietly gaining ground in recent times - wellness festivals.

Given how deeply the idea of "wellness" has permeated our daily lives, influencing how we sleep, eat and socialise, it was only a matter of time before festivals began celebrating it. One of the most notable names in this space is Manotsava, a national mental health festival in Bengaluru. Co-hosted by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP), the National Ins...