{
  "id": 3253728,
  "title": "Spiritual Tech Startup Utsav Raises ₹36 Cr To Expand Temple Network",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/spiritual-tech-startup-utsav-raises-36-cr-to-expand-temple-network",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:05:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Inc42",
    "slug": "inc42",
    "url": "https://inc42.com/buzz/spiritual-tech-startup-utsav-raises-%e2%82%b936-cr-to-expand-temple-network/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spiritual technology startup Utsav has successfully raised ₹36 Cr ($3.8 Mn) in its Series A funding round, with Atomic Capital leading the investment. Existing investors India Quotient and Equanimity Investments also increased their stake in the Kolkata-based company. Utsav, which offers a community-driven marketplace for faith and divinity, aims to use the funds to expedite product development, enhance its tech stack, and expand its growth initiatives. The aim is to create a digital platform that connects devotees, temples, and rituals across India. Co-founder and CEO Sourajit Basu noted that their most loyal devotees book rituals every few days across multiple temples, and the feedback they receive after a puja is a testament to their achievements. With this funding, Utsav is set to scale its services for the Indian diaspora over the next 12-24 months and broaden its reach across the devotional ecosystem. Prior to this round, the startup had raised ₹6.4 Cr in January 2025 to onboard more temples and incorporate AI features into its platform. Since then, its revenue has grown eightfold. This funding comes at a time when the Indian spiritual tech sector is experiencing a surge in interest. In Delhi NCR, astrology platform AstroTalk made headlines by becoming the first startup unicorn in this space, valuing the company at $1 Bn. Additionally, smaller spiritual tech platforms, such as AppsForBharat and VAMA, have also attracted significant investments in recent times.",
  "summary": "Spiritual tech startup Utsav has secured ₹36 Cr ($3.8 Mn) in a Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital.…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}