Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Siddhant Bhatia's 'Sounds of Kumbha' Nominated for Grammy
Siddhant Bhatia, a musician from Delhi, has made an album called 'Sounds of Kumbha' that is nominated for a Grammy Award.
This album was made to show the culture and spirituality of the Mahakumbha, a big festival in India.
The Uttar Pradesh Government asked him to make this album.
He worked with other musicians and recorded sounds from Prayagraj during the Mahakumbha.
The album has 12 tracks and uses special sound techniques to make listeners feel like they are at the festival.
Bhatia says the recognition is not just for him but for Indian culture and spirituality.
He is happy and feels responsible for representing India well.
The Grammy Awards are happening tonight in Los Angeles.
Siddhant Bhatia's album 'Sounds of Kumbha' is nominated for a Grammy in the 'Best Global Album' category.
The album was commissioned by the Uttar Pradesh Government to capture the essence of the Mahakumbha festival.
Bhatia collaborated with musicians like Kala Ramnath, Charu Suri, Kanika Kapoor, Aditya Gadhvi, and Pravin Godkhindi.
The album features field recordings from Prayagraj and uses binaural beat techniques to create an immersive experience.
Bhatia sees the Grammy nomination as a recognition of Indian culture and spirituality on a global platform.
- Who
- Siddhant Bhatia, a Delhi-based musician, and his collaborators
- What
- The album 'Sounds of Kumbha' is nominated for a Grammy Award
- When
- The 68th Grammy Awards are taking place tonight
- Where
- The Grammy Awards are in Los Angeles, with the album's field recordings from Prayagraj
- Why
- The album was commissioned by the Uttar Pradesh Government to represent the cultural and spiritual essence of the Mahakumbha
- Album Name
- Sounds of Kumbha
- Grammy Category
- Best Global Album
- Commissioned By
- Uttar Pradesh Government
- Number of Tracks
- 12
- Collaborators
- Kala Ramnath, Charu Suri, Kanika Kapoor, Aditya Gadhvi, Pravin Godkhindi
- Recording Locations
- Prayagraj, SoulTrax Studios (New Delhi), and multiple international studios
- Principal Composer
- Siddhant Bhatia
- Spiritual Influence
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
