Ujjain, the city of Mahakal, will host रूहmantic: PHDCCI’s 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave on 27 August 2025 at Hotel Anjushree, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
The conclave is designed to bring together spiritual leaders, policymakers, tourism experts and innovators to deliberate on shaping the future of India’s spiritual tourism sector.
The inaugural session will bring together distinguished dignitaries including Dr. Mohan Yadav,
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh as Chief Guest and Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism and Culture, Government of India as Guest of Honour.
Gauranga Das Prabhu, Spiritual Leader will deliver the keynote address, setting the spiritual
tone of the conclave.
The session will also feature addresses by Suman Billa (IAS), Additional Secretary &
Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Sheo Shekhar Shukla
(IAS), Principal Secretary – Tourism, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
A highlight of the inaugural session will be the release of PHDCCI-KPMG Report on Spiritual
Tourism, titled ‘Faith & Flow: Navigating crowds in India’s sacred spaces’ offering an in
depth analysis of how faith-driven travel is shaping India’s economy, culture and global
positioning.
A high-level Government-Industry Roundtable chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Madhya Pradesh will provide a platform for leading corporates and PHDCCI members to
collaborate on strengthening infrastructure, cultural promotion and responsible hospitality in
spiritual tourism.
Delegates will also experience the spiritual essence of Ujjain with a guided visit to
Mahakaleshwar and Kal Bhairav Temples, marking a memorable conclusion to the conclave. The conclave is supported by E-Factor Experiences, Sri Mandir App, IRCTC, Mann Fleet
Partners, KPMG, Indore Talk, Hotel Anjushree, Association of Domestic Tour Operators
of India (ADTOI), Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Indian
Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI).
The day-long deliberations will feature diverse sessions:
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Temple Economies: Where Faith Meets Livelihood
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Mahakal’s Mandala: Ujjain’s Spiritual Power & Urban Future
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Mind, Body & Soul: Wellness as the New Spiritual Frontier
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Divine in the Digital – Spirituality 2.0
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Guardians of the Sacred Axis – The Jyotirlinga Circuit