Nashik, Aug. 4 -- Maharashtra has initiated discussions on positioning Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 as a global cultural and spiritual event, with proposals including an international outreach campaign at Davos 2027, the Har Ghar Kumbh initiative, and a series of spiritual and knowledge conclaves.

The proposals were discussed during a review meeting chaired by Dr Kiran Kulkarni, Secretary, Marathi Language and Cultural Affairs Department, at the headquarters of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) on Monday. NTKMA Commissioner Shekhar Singh, senior officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and other officials attended the meeting.

The meeting deliberated on showcasing Simhastha Kumbh on international platforms...