As India embraces digital transformation across every
sector, one startup is applying technology to one of the country’s oldest and
most cherished traditions—temple worship. Devalaya,
a faith-tech platform developed by Anek Technologies Pvt. Ltd., is
redefining how devotees connect with temples by enabling authentic spiritual
services through technology while preserving the sanctity of centuries-old
traditions.
India’s temple ecosystem is one of the largest in the world,
with thousands of temples welcoming millions of devotees every day. Yet, for
many people—senior citizens, working professionals, persons with disabilities,
and the global Indian diaspora—visiting temples regularly is often difficult
due to distance, health, time constraints, or international borders. While
digital payments, healthcare, and education have become commonplace, access to
authentic temple services has remained fragmented and largely offline.
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Recognizing this gap, entrepreneur Pradeep Singh, Founder & CEO of Anek Technologies Pvt. Ltd., envisioned a platform that could bridge faith and technology without compromising tradition. Having successfully led large-scale digital infrastructure projects across thousands of Gram Panchayats in India, Singh believed that technology could make temple services more accessible while preserving their authenticity and spiritual significance.
This vision led to the creation of Devalaya, a
platform that enables devotees to book authentic pujas, homas, sevas, and
temple rituals online, receive verified videos of rituals performed in their
name with details such as Name, Gotra, and Nakshatra, and have sacred
prasada delivered directly from temples to their homes. Rather than replacing
the traditional temple ecosystem, Devalaya strengthens it by creating a trusted
digital bridge between temples and devotees.
Since its commercial launch, the platform has demonstrated
encouraging traction across Karnataka and beyond. Today, Devalaya serves
more than 7,600 registered devotees, has successfully facilitated over 7,800
temple service orders, works with 400+ temples, and has earned more than 550
customer reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars. These milestones
reflect the growing acceptance of digital spiritual services among devotees
seeking authenticity, transparency, and convenience.
Among the most sought-after offerings on the platform are
services from renowned temples such as Sri Mookambika Temple, Kollur, Sri
Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, Sri Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud, and
several other prominent temples across Karnataka. The growing response from
devotees demonstrates increasing confidence in technology-enabled access to
authentic temple rituals while maintaining the customs and traditions followed
by each temple.
Trust remains the foundation of Devalaya’s approach. The
company has established collaborations with CSC e-Governance Services India,
the Department of Muzrai, Government of Karnataka, and India Post
to create a trusted and inclusive digital ecosystem for temple services.
One of Devalaya’s unique strengths is its partnership with
the Common Services Centre (CSC) network. While smartphone adoption
continues to grow, many devotees—particularly senior citizens and those living
in rural India—are still unfamiliar with mobile applications or online booking
platforms. Through CSC’s nationwide network of Village Level Entrepreneurs
(VLEs), devotees can visit their nearest CSC centre, where trained operators
assist them in booking pujas, sevas, and prasada through the Devalaya
services available on the CSC Digital Seva Portal. This approach ensures
that technology becomes inclusive rather than exclusive, allowing every devotee
to access authentic temple services regardless of their digital literacy.
Beyond serving devotees, Devalaya is also helping temples
embrace digital transformation. The company regularly works with temple
administrators, priests, and support staff by conducting orientation sessions
on digital service management, online devotee engagement, responsible use of
social media, and technology adoption. These initiatives enable temple teams to
effectively manage digital offerings while preserving the religious customs,
traditions, and rituals that define each temple’s identity.
As the platform continues to evolve, Devalaya is integrating
Artificial Intelligence to deliver more personalized devotional experiences.
Future capabilities will include intelligent temple and puja recommendations
based on devotees’ preferences, multilingual assistance, simplified
explanations of rituals, and AI-powered features that enhance accessibility
without replacing the sacred role of priests or temple authorities.
The startup’s innovation-led approach has earned recognition
across India’s startup ecosystem. Devalaya is the Winner of the prestigious
Elevate Karnataka 2023 program, supported by the Government of Karnataka.
The company has also been recognized among the Top Startups at TiECon
Karnataka, selected among the Top 5 Startups under the GINSERV–ASTRA KAN
Accelerator at IIIT Dharwad, and has received recognition through several
leading startup and innovation platforms for its contribution to India’s
growing FaithTech sector.
Looking ahead, Devalaya aims to become India’s most trusted
digital temple ecosystem by connecting devotees, temples, priests, and
spiritual institutions through secure, transparent, and technology-enabled
services. As the company expands across more states and reaches the global
Indian diaspora, it remains committed to a simple mission—to ensure that
distance, age, or technology never become barriers between a devotee and their
faith.
In an era where technology is transforming every aspect of
daily life, Devalaya is demonstrating that innovation and tradition can work
together harmoniously. By combining authentic temple services with trusted
digital infrastructure, the platform is preserving India’s spiritual heritage
while making it more accessible for generations to come.
About Devalaya
Devalaya, developed by Anek Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
is a faith-tech platform dedicated to connecting devotees with authentic temple
services through technology. The platform enables devotees to book pujas,
sevas, homas, and receive sacred prasada from renowned temples while preserving
the traditions, rituals, and authenticity of India's spiritual heritage.
Devalaya works in collaboration with CSC e-Governance Services India,
the Department of Muzrai, Government of Karnataka, and India Post
to make trusted temple services accessible across India and to devotees
worldwide.
Website: https://www.devalayas.com
Download the Devalaya Devotee App (Google Play):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devalaya.devotee&pcampaignid=web_share
For partnership opportunities, temple onboarding, media
enquiries, or to experience authentic digital temple services, visit Devalaya's
official website.