Sri Mandir Joins International Temples Convention & Expo as Temple Technology Partner to Boost India’s ₹6 Lakh Crore Temple Economy

National, 14th February 2025 – In a landmark collaboration, Sri Mandir, India’s leading devotional tech platform, has been named the Official Temple Technology Partner for the International Temples Convention & Expo (ITCX) 2025, the world’s largest conclave dedicated to temple administration and management. ITCX 2025, organized by Temple Connect in association with Anthyodaya Pratishthan, is set to witness hybrid participation from over 1581  devotional institutions from 58 countries under one roof at Asha Conventions, Tirupati, from February 17 to 19. The event, hailed as the ‘Mahakumbh of Temples’, will showcase 111+ speakers, 15+ workshops and knowledge sessions and 60+ stalls, with a sharp focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and progressive temple management.

The temple economy, valued at over ₹6 lakh crore, is a significant driver of spiritual tourism and religious engagement in India. ITCX 2025 will serve as a catalyst for this ecosystem, fostering global collaboration between temple leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. This convention aims to modernize and streamline temple operations to meet the growing demand. Key discussions will center around AI-driven temple management, fintech solutions for temple funds, sustainable energy practices, crowd control innovations, and digital tools to enhance devotee experiences. The initiative will be a significant milestone in strengthening the religious travel market, which is valued at approximately ₹20,000 crore. This year’s convention is set to witness participation from India’s most revered temples, including Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple (TTD), Kashi Vishwanath, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, and Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

As the Official Temple Technology Partner, Sri Mandir will lead a speaker session and an interactive workshop, showcasing how its advanced digital solutions transform temple accessibility for devotees around the world. With over 30 million app downloads and 2.7 million pujas facilitated, Sri Mandir has revolutionized devotional engagement, ensuring that millions who cannot physically visit temples can still participate in rituals and ceremonies. The platform’s virtual pujas, chadhava offerings, and extensive devotional content have redefined the spiritual landscape, making devotion more accessible than ever. This collaboration with ITCX 2025 marks the beginning of a new era for temple management, combining digital innovation with centuries-old spiritual traditions, ensuring a more inclusive, efficient, and connected religious ecosystem for generations to come.

“Sri Mandir’s vision is to make devotion accessible to everyone, ensuring that no devotee is limited by physical, geographical, or logistical barriers. With over 30 million devotees already connected through our platform, We are dedicated in supporting every devotee on their spiritual journey. Our partnership with ITCX 2025 marks a significant milestone in this journey, enabling temples to embrace digital transformation, enhance global reach, and create a more immersive and inclusive spiritual ecosystem for millions of devotees worldwide.” said Prashant Sachan, Founder of Sri Mandir

Giresh V Kulkarni, Founder of Temple Connect & International Temples Convention & Expo (ITCX), added, “The International Temples Convention and Expo will bring together temple managers and administrators engaged in the operations, maintenance, and enhancement of the temple economy. This year’s event will host participants from across India as well as international guests from around 17 countries. The convention aims to enhance collaboration around modern technologies, innovative ideas, and smart concepts,  significantly boosting the temple economy through value-added services and creative innovators like Sri Mandir. Sri Mandir is a unique and innovative platform that bridges the gap between devotees and their faith by offering virtual puja and chadhava services conducted at various temples. It offers devotees greater convenience and delivers an end-to-end spiritual experience right at their fingertips. At this year’s ITCX, it will play a pivotal role by partnering closely with temples to emphasizing the importance of temple interface and exploring ways to elevate it to the next level. Through the Sri Mandir platform, pujas and rituals conducted at various temples can be seamlessly executed, bringing temples and devotees closer. . We hope this convention adds immense value and fosters meaningful collaborations with innovators like Sri Mandir. Together, our aim is to strengthen the temple economy and fulfill Prashant Sachan’s vision of creating a more robust and interconnected spiritual ecosystem.”

Backed by $18 million in Series B funding, Sri Mandir is poised for exponential growth, with plans to expand its temple partnerships tenfold, introduce new regional languages, and venture into devotional travel experiences. Through this partnership, Sri Mandir will present real-life case studies of temples that have adopted its platform, showcasing significant improvements in devotee engagement, temple awareness, footfall, and revenue generation. By integrating cutting-edge technology with age-old traditions, Sri Mandir is not just transforming how devotees connect with their faith but also setting a new benchmark for temple modernization and accessibility.