Ayodhya, 25th June: VAMA.app, the pioneering virtual platform transforming the traditional offline Mandir ecosystem into a digital realm, hosted a sunderkand path by renowned Bhajan singer, Anup Jalota in Ram Katha Park, Ayodhya. The event was graced by the presence of Champat Rai, the General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Girish Pati Tripathi, Mayor of Ayodhya alongside over 500 mahants, making it a remarkable gathering of spiritual leaders and devotees.
The Sunderkand Path, held on the auspicious occasion of Bada Mangal, celebrated the virtues of Lord Hanuman and was a source of immense spiritual energy and inspiration for all attendees. The Sunderkand recitation holds as much psychological significance as it has religious significance. According to psychologists, Sunderkand Path enhances fearlessness, self-confidence, and willpower, and provides mental peace. Over 3,000 devotees booked the puja online through VAMA.app, demonstrating the platform’s ability to bridge tradition and technology. VAMA enables devotees to perform online pujas from anywhere in the world, ensuring proper rituals are followed in India’s sacred temples. The platform guarantees an exceptional virtual experience for devotees, who also receive a recorded video of the Puja for their personal spiritual reflection.
Established in late 2020 by Aacharya Dev, Himanshu Semwal, and Manu Jain, VAMA.app presents a wide range of services to enhance the spiritual journey for its users. In the thriving spiritual tech sector, VAMA.app stands out as a leading player with substantial growth, boasting an annual revenue run of over $2 million+.
Commenting on the event, Aacharya Dev, Co-Founder of VAMA.app and a third-generation astrologer, said, “We are honoured to have spearheaded such a spiritually enriching event in Ayodhya, a city of immense religious significance. The Sunderkand Path celebrates the virtues of Lord Hanuman and provides profound spiritual energy and inspiration. Our dedication to bringing temples online, combined with a network of over 300 astrologers, has created a unique ecosystem that respects faith while embracing digital solutions. Devotees from 10 different countries joined the puja virtually, furthering our mission to bridge tradition with technology and make sacred experiences accessible to devotees worldwide. We look forward to leading more such initiatives in the future.”
The spiritual tech platform serves as a one-stop destination for e-pujas, e-darshans, and astrology services, boasting partnerships with over 400 temples and a network of 300+ astrologers. In November 2023, VAMA.app raised a Seed+ round led by Wavemaker Partners, a globally renowned early-stage venture capital firm, bringing their total funding raised to date to US$2.8 million. Their existing marquee investors include Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng, Harit Nagpal, and several micro VC investors, such as Blume Founders Fund, Alluvium, Untitled VC, along with notable angels like Burak Buyukdemir and Dhruv Bahl.