Digital spiritual platform Bhagva has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round from Australian high-net-worth individual Pradeep Nain, among other investors.
The proceeds will be used to expand its technological infrastructure and optimize its operational capabilities, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for its growing user base, Bhagva said in a press release.
Founded in 2022 by Jagriti Motwani, Bhagva provides users with access to online pujas and pandit booking services, enabling spiritual rituals to be performed effortlessly. Additionally, the platform offers detailed Panchang and horoscope features, delivering daily spiritual guidance and essential updates to its users. The app’s user-friendly interface ensures accessibility across all age groups.
The Delhi-based company aims to empower women and underrepresented groups by offering skill education related to pooja articles. This includes training in making items such as agarbattis (incense sticks), solar diyas, and various artifacts, enabling them to partake in economic and cultural activities.
Bhagva says that its app and website are a daily source of spirituality, allowing digital pooja, online pooja, offline pooja, panchang, astrology, jaap services, along with a pooja shop. It remains committed to enriching the spiritual lives of individuals by blending age-old traditions with the conveniences of modern technology.
It competes with other players in this space such as Astrotalk, AppsForBharat, Vama.app, DevDham, Utsav, InstaAstro, Japam, Temple Connect, and Rgyan.