**Summary:**
The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the Ministry of Tourism, and the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, will host the 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on August 27, 2025. The conclave will be inaugurated by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism and Culture. Gauranga Das Prabhu, a spiritual leader, will deliver the keynote address.
The conclave will feature addresses from senior officials including Mr. Suman Billa IAS, Additional Secretary Director General, Ministry of Tourism, and Mr. Sheo Shekhar Shukla IAS, Principal Secretary Tourism, Government of Madhya Pradesh. A key event will be the release of the PHDCCI-KPMG Report on Spiritual Tourism, "Faith Flow: Navigating Crowds in India's Sacred Spaces." A Government-Industry Roundtable, chaired by the Chief Minister, will facilitate dialogue on infrastructure development, responsible hospitality, and cultural promotion within the spiritual tourism sector.
The day's agenda includes thematic sessions on: Temple Economies, Mahakal's Mandala, Mind, Body & Soul, Divine in the Digital, and Guardians of the Sacred Axis: The Jyotirlinga Circuit. Delegates will also tour the Shri Mahakaleshwar and Kal Bhairav Temples.
The conclave is supported by EFactor Experiences, Sri Mandir App, IRCTC, Mann Fleet Partners, KPMG, Indore Talk, Hotel Anjushree, ADTOI, FHRAI, IATO, and TAAI.
Contact: Sunil Kumar Tiwari, tourism4pibatgmaildotcom. Release ID: 2160050.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Culture: The Indian government ministry responsible for preservation and promotion of art and culture.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: City in Madhya Pradesh, India, hosting the 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave.
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI): An industry association involved in organizing the 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave.
Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave: A tourism-focused event organized by PHDCCI and supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
Dr. Mohan Yadav: Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, serving as the Chief Guest at the conclave.
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, serving as the Guest of Honour at the conclave.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board: Organization collaborating with PHDCCI and the Ministry of Tourism for the event.
Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple: A prominent temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, that delegates will visit.
Ministry of Culture
Ujjain to Host “mantic” – PHDCCI’s 2nd Global
Spiritual Tourism Conclave on 27 August 2025
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh & Union Tourism
Minister to Inaugurate PHDCCI’s 2nd Global Spiritual
Tourism Conclave in Ujjain
Posted On: 23 AUG 2025 12:38PM by PIB Delhi
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The holy city of Mahakal, Ujjain, will host “mantic” – PHDCCI’s 2 Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave on
27 August 2025. The event is being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in
collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, and the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
The conclave will be inaugurated by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh as Chief Guest,
and Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, as Guest of Honour. Gauranga
Das Prabhu, Spiritual Leader, will deliver the keynote address, setting the spiritual tone of the conclave.
Senior officials including Mr. Suman Billa (IAS), Additional Secretary & Director General, Ministry of
Tourism, and Mr. Sheo Shekhar Shukla (IAS), Principal Secretary – Tourism, Government of Madhya
Pradesh, will also address the gathering. A highlight will be the release of the PHDCCI–KPMG Report on
Spiritual Tourism titled “Faith & Flow: Navigating Crowds in India’s Sacred Spaces.”
A Government–Industry Roundtable, chaired by the Chief Minister, will provide a platform for dialogue on
strengthening infrastructure, responsible hospitality, and cultural promotion in spiritual tourism.
The day-long deliberations will include thematic sessions on:
Temple Economies: Where Faith Meets Livelihood – examining how temple circuits sustain
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local economies.
Mahakal’s Mandala: Ujjain’s Spiritual Power & Urban Future – exploring heritage and
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modernisation.
Mind, Body & Soul: Wellness as the New Spiritual Frontier – integration of yoga, Ayurveda, and
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wellness.
Divine in the Digital – Spirituality 2.0 – impact of AI, VR, and apps on spiritual access.
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Guardians of the Sacred Axis – The Jyotirlinga Circuit – tracing the cultural significance of the 12
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Jyotirlingas.
Delegates will also visit Shri Mahakaleshwar and Kal Bhairav Temples, experiencing Ujjain’s spiritual
heritage.
The conclave is supported by E-Factor Experiences, Sri Mandir App, IRCTC, Mann Fleet Partners, KPMG,
Indore Talk, Hotel Anjushree, ADTOI, FHRAI, IATO, and TAAI.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
tourism4pib[at]gmail[dot]com(Release ID: 2160050)