Most people blowing conch shells

The most people blowing conch shells simultaneously is 517 and was achieved by Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) (India) in Nashik, Maharashtra, India, on 25 October 2026.

The Guinness World Records attempt for the most people blowing conch shells simultaneously was organised in Nashik, Maharashtra, on 25 October 2026, as a celebration of India's rich spiritual and cultural heritage and a symbolic prelude to the forthcoming Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027.

Held on the sacred banks of the Godavari River, the initiative sought to create awareness and excitement ahead of the Kumbh Mela, bringing people together through the ancient Indian tradition of Shankhnaad (Shank is Sanskrit for conch)

The blowing of the conch shell holds profound significance in Hindu traditions, symbolising auspicious beginnings, spiritual awakening, and positivity. By transforming this centuries-old practice into a Guinness World Records attempt, the organisers sought to showcase the region's cultural identity, encourage community participation, and herald the approaching Kumbh Mela on an international stage.

It was intended as a symbolic prelude to the Kumbh Mela flag-hoisting ceremony scheduled for 31 October 2026.