{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68d1117c146cfd1a6558c505/68df50fd043c361f82b5f767?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside India’s Temple Economy ft. Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni | Ep 251","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68d1117c146cfd1a6558c505/1759465425909-aef643b1-c0e8-4e6c-afe5-0337465e40ad.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What if temples were managed like professional organizations? In this episode, we sit down with <strong>Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni</strong>, founder of <strong><em>Temple Connect</em></strong> and the <strong>International Temples Convention and Expo</strong>, to explore how tradition, spirituality, and modern management intersect in the evolving landscape of temple culture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Episode Matters:</strong></p><p>This episode is about the future of cultural heritage in a country as diverse and dynamic as India. How do we preserve centuries-old traditions while embracing professional systems for sustainability, inclusivity, and better pilgrim experiences? If you’ve ever questioned the role of temples in modern India, this conversation will give you powerful insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rethinking Temples in the Modern World</strong></p><ul><li>Why temples need better governance and standardized management practices</li><li>Balancing devotion, spirituality, and realities like VIP darshans</li><li>The debate over government regulation vs. independent temple trusts</li><li>Inclusivity: access for senior citizens, expecting mothers, and specially-abled devotees</li><li>The role of social media in temple tourism</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><p>Mohua Chinappa: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/</a></p><p>The Mohua Show: <a href=\"https://www.themohuashow.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.themohuashow.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest</strong></p><p>Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/giresh.kulkarni/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/giresh.kulkarni/?hl=en</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>References:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://internationaltemplesconvention.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">International Temples Convention</a>, <a href=\"https://temple360.in/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Temple 360</a>, <a href=\"https://tovp.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Temple of the Vedic Planetarium</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us</strong></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShow</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/themohuashow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/themohuashow</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>More Episodes Like This:</strong></p><p>Rajyogi Nikunj Ji: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QecQdcb09VA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QecQdcb09VA</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Swami Mukundananda: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpx0u-UlBlI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpx0u-UlBlI</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For any other queries EMAIL</strong></p><p><a href=\"mailto:hello@themohuashow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@themohuashow.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Mohua Chinappa"}