Sourajit Basu
CEO
Utsav
Utsav is an online platform that lets Hindu users book authentic temple‑based pujas, darshan videos, and receive holy prasad delivered to their homes. The service coordinates live or recorded rituals performed by qualified priests, captures family details for personalized ceremonies, and includes a Panchang calendar and devotional resources to help users plan and deepen their spiritual practice.
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Updated 5 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$733.5KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many Hindus find it difficult to participate in traditional pujas, darshan, and receive sacred prasad due to geographic distance, time constraints, or lack of access to qualified priests at renowned temples.
Solution
Utsav provides an online platform that lets users book a wide range of authentic Vedic rituals performed by experienced pandits at India’s most auspicious temples. Users register their family details, select a specific puja or daan seva, and receive live or recorded video of the ceremony along with personalized photos. The platform coordinates the preparation and shipping of holy prasad directly from the temple to the user’s doorstep. Integrated daily Panchang, astrology insights, and a library of mantras and festival information support users in planning and deepening their spiritual practice, all accessible through a mobile app and web interface.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Hindu households and individuals seeking convenient, authentic temple-based pujas and spiritual services, as well as diaspora communities wanting to maintain ritual practices from abroad.
Features
- Catalog of 650+ certified pujas, daan services, and Vedic remedies across major Shaktipeeths, Jyotirlingas, and pilgrimage sites
- Real-time video streaming and downloadable recordings of the ritual performed by qualified priests
- Direct home delivery of authentic prasad packaged and shipped from the originating temple
- Personalized booking workflow that captures family members’ names and gotra for accurate ritual customization
- Integrated Panchang calendar and astrological guidance to help users select auspicious dates and times
- In-app library of mantras, stotras, aartis, and festival information for daily dharmic learning
- Secure payment processing and flexible scheduling with options to modify or cancel bookings per policy