Network18’s musical production ‘Sounds of Kumbha’, a cultural initiative commissioned by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, has earned a nomination at the 68th Grammy Awards in the Best Global Music Album category.

The 12-track project, distributed globally by Universal Music India, celebrates the spiritual grandeur of the Mahakumbha, the world’s largest religious congregation held earlier this year in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

According to a press release, ‘Sounds of Kumbha’ was recorded across continents and brought together over 50 artists from India and abroad. The project seeks to encapsulate the soul of the Mahakumbha, which drew more than 600 million devotees over its 45-day duration in January and February 2025.

Produced by Siddhant Bhatia along with Jim ‘Kimo’ West, Madi Das, Ron Korb, Charu Suri, Raghav Mehta and Devraj Sanyal, the album features a stellar ensemble of global and Indian artists. Among them are Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Bhanumathi Narasimhan, V. Selvaganesh, Raja Kumari, Kanika Kapoor, Aditya Gadhvi, Kala Ramnath, Yashraj and Pravin Godkhindi, among others.

The album stands as a musical tribute to the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — One Earth, One Family, One Future — symbolising unity, peace, and India’s spiritual heritage. Each track captures the energy, devotion and essence of the Mahakumbha, presenting it as both a divine experience and a global celebration of harmony through sound.

Speaking on the Grammy nomination, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “The whole world is one human family, and we belong to one light, one spirit. This message comes alive through the music of Sounds of Kumbha.”

Producer and composer Bhatia expressed pride in the recognition, saying, “The Mahakumbha united over 500 million souls in prayer and purpose. Its recognition on the Grammy stage is a tribute to oneness and a reminder that faith and music together can heal, unite, and uplift our world.”