Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave Hosts WDDD Founder

A proud moment for the World Digital Detox Day movement—our founder, Dr. Rekha Chaudhari, was invited by PHDCCI to the 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave held recently in Ujjain. Her presence reflects the growing global impact of WDDD’s mission and its resonance across wellness and spiritual communities.

In the session “Mind, Body & Soul: Wellness as the New Spiritual Frontier”, moderated by Ms. Shalini S. Sharma, Assistant Secretary General, PHDCCI, panelists including Dr. Rekha Chaudhari (Global Wellness Ambassador), Chef Manjit Gill (President, IFCA), and Dr. Manoj Kutteri (CEO, Atmantan Wellness Centre) explored how Ayurveda, food, yoga, and holistic therapies can enrich pilgrim journeys—shaping spiritual tourism as a path to wellness and preventive healthcare.

🙏 This recognition reinforces the power of World Digital Detox Day’s vision: a future where wellness, mindfulness, and spirituality walk hand in hand.

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About the Event

Spiritual tourism is emerging as a transformative segment within the global travel industry, driven by growing interest in cultural, faith-based, and heritage experiences. With over 450,000 religious and cultural heritage sites, India remains a cornerstone of spiritual journeys worldwide. The recent Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which drew over 660 million pilgrims to Prayagraj, stands as a testament to the profound scale and impact of this sector.

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Following the resounding success of the inaugural Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave in Ayodhya (August 2024), PHDCCI hosted the 2nd edition of the Conclave on 27 August 2025 in the sacred city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh under the theme रूहmantic.

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The Conclave was inaugurated by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and brought together key stakeholders across faith, technology, heritage, and hospitality to deliberate on opportunities and best practices for developing sustainable and inclusive spiritual tourism.

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This edition also celebrated Ujjain’s unique spiritual and cultural legacy, while highlighting its future potential as a global spiritual tourism destination.

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1. How can Ayurveda, Yoga, and holistic food traditions reshape the pilgrim experience?
   This session explored wellness as a powerful dimension of spiritual tourism.

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2. Government–Industry Roundtable:
   During PHDCCI’s 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave, a closed-door roundtable was chaired by Hon’ble CM of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, with Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
   Participants included corporates, temple trusts, wellness experts, tech innovators, hospitality leaders, and aviation players.
3. Mr. Dhira Gaura Das, Spiritual Leader, ISKCON Ujjain delivered the keynote address. 

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