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I am the Founder & CEO of Devalaya, a technology-driven platform digitising temple services and building India’s emerging Spiritual Tech category. Devalaya enables devotees worldwide to access authentic pujas, prasadam, and verified temple services remotely through direct partnerships with temples, including government-regulated institutions.

With over 35 years of experience across IT, digital platforms, and large-scale project execution, I have led multiple technology initiatives spanning enterprise systems, public infrastructure, and consumer platforms. Prior to Devalaya, I have worked extensively in IT leadership roles in India and the US, delivering mission-critical systems and managing cross-functional teams.

Devalaya is a product of Anek Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an Elevate 2023 winner (Government of Karnataka) and a DPIIT-recognized startup. Since launch, the platform has onboarded 30+ major temples, served thousands of devotees, generated early revenues, and built strong trust through verified temple partnerships and transparent operations.

The vision is to build a scalable, technology-first consumer platform at the intersection of culture, trust, and digital commerce—serving millions of devotees in India and the global diaspora. Our roadmap includes AI-driven personalization, multilingual access, and deeper engagement layers that create recurring, high-intent usage across life events and festivals.

I am currently focused on scaling Devalaya nationally, strengthening its technology moat, and partnering with long-term investors who believe in building large, category-defining platforms with cultural relevance and economic impact.