Kangra, July 27: The Kangra District Administration, in partnership with Sri Mandir app, has expanded digitised temple services to two more heritage temples in the district ahead of Shravan and Navratri.
With this rollout, devotees across India and the world can now participate in authorised pujas and offer traditional _chadhava_ remotely at Shri Baijnath Temple, an 800-year-old Shiva temple famed for Nagara-style architecture, and Shri Mahakaal Temple, a revered medieval-era shrine believed to grant peace and spiritual liberation.
The initiative builds on the successful digital rollout at Shri Bajreshwari Devi Temple and Shri Chamunda Devi Temple. The pilot phase saw nearly 60,000 devotees participate in authorised digital pujas and offerings. Participation was led by Maharashtra (27%), followed by Delhi-NCR (23%), Uttar Pradesh (19%) and Karnataka (10%), underscoring demand for remote access to Kangra’s sacred sites.
Making temples accessible to all- The expansion is aimed at senior citizens, NRIs, persons with disabilities, young professionals and devotees unable to travel due to health, financial, or geographical constraints.
Every service on the Sri Mandir app is conducted in close coordination with temple authorities to ensure rituals are performed with authenticity and sanctity intact.
A District Administration spokesperson said:
“Kangra is home to some of India’s most revered temples. By leveraging technology responsibly, we are making these institutions accessible to devotees who cannot visit in person, while sharing Kangra’s spiritual and cultural heritage with a global audience.”
Prashant Sachan, Founder & CEO, Sri Mandir app, said:
“We are honoured to partner with the Kangra District Administration. Every puja and offering on Sri Mandir is performed in accordance with temple traditions, helping devotees stay connected to their faith while preserving authenticity.”
The digitisation drive seeks to preserve tradition while expanding access. By bringing authorised temple services online, Kangra aims to promote its religious and cultural legacy and enable more devotees to remain connected to their faith, regardless of location.