Maha-Kumbh and ONDC

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is changing how India experiences digital commerce. While it is known better for supporting e-commerce and small businesses, ONDC is also trying to help devotees stay connected to their faith.

With new digital services added in recent months, it is making religious experiences easier and more accessible for everyone and anyone who needs it.

Mahakumbh AI Sahayata: AI Help for Pilgrims

One of ONDC’s latest services is "Mahakumbh AI Sahayata," an AI-powered assistant that helps pilgrims during Mahakumbh 2025. Created with CoRover, this chatbot provides real-time help with festival schedules, accommodation, directions, and emergency contacts. Pilgrims can access it through phone and WhatsApp in over 14 languages.

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is changing how India experiences digital commerce. While it is known better for supporting e-commerce and small businesses, ONDC is also trying to help devotees stay connected to their faith.

With new digital services added in recent months, it is making religious experiences easier and more accessible for everyone and anyone who needs it.

Mahakumbh AI Sahayata: AI Help for Pilgrims

One of ONDC’s latest services is "Mahakumbh AI Sahayata," an AI-powered assistant that helps pilgrims during Mahakumbh 2025. Created with CoRover, this chatbot provides real-time help with festival schedules, accommodation, directions, and emergency contacts. Pilgrims can access it through phone and WhatsApp in over 14 languages.

Mahakumbh attracts millions of visitors and incidents of people straying away from their families are quite common, making timely assistance very important.

The AI assistant can handle over 100,000 queries at the same time, ensuring that everyone gets the help they need. Whether someone is looking for a nearby temple, trying to find their family, or needing medical aid, this service makes the journey safer and easier.

Mahakumbh attracts millions of visitors and incidents of people straying away from their families are quite common, making timely assistance very important.

The AI assistant can handle over 100,000 queries at the same time, ensuring that everyone gets the help they need. Whether someone is looking for a nearby temple, trying to find their family, or needing medical aid, this service makes the journey safer and easier.

Prasad Delivery: Temple Blessings at Home

ONDC allows devotees to order prasad (sacred offerings) from major temples like the Bade Hanuman Ji Temple in Prayagraj and the Ayodhya Temple for home delivery through apps like Paytm, Snapdeal, and others.

This service is especially beneficial for the elderly and those with mobility issues, as it brings temple blessings to their doorstep within 7-9 days. ONDC ensures that the prasad is carefully packaged to maintain its sanctity and freshness, with plans to expand to more temples across India.

This is the MyStore link from which you can try and purchase the MahaKumbh Prashad: https://www.mystore.in/en/seller/0af53bcb58bacddc09a800f90468fdc4

Prasad Delivery: Temple Blessings at Home

ONDC allows devotees to order prasad (sacred offerings) from major temples like the Bade Hanuman Ji Temple in Prayagraj and the Ayodhya Temple for home delivery through apps like Paytm, Snapdeal, and others.

This service is especially beneficial for the elderly and those with mobility issues, as it brings temple blessings to their doorstep within 7-9 days. ONDC ensures that the prasad is carefully packaged to maintain its sanctity and freshness, with plans to expand to more temples across India.

This is the MyStore link from which you can try and purchase the MahaKumbh Prashad: https://www.mystore.in/en/seller/0af53bcb58bacddc09a800f90468fdc4

Virtual Temple Visits with VAMA.app

Through ONDC's partnership with VAMA.app, devotees can participate in virtual pujas, darshans, and other rituals online. This service allows people, even those living abroad, to stay connected to their faith and experience temple traditions without needing to travel. It brings spiritual practices closer to home, helping maintain a strong connection to cultural roots.

Virtual Temple Visits with VAMA.app

Through ONDC's partnership with VAMA.app, devotees can participate in virtual pujas, darshans, and other rituals online. This service allows people, even those living abroad, to stay connected to their faith and experience temple traditions without needing to travel. It brings spiritual practices closer to home, helping maintain a strong connection to cultural roots.

ISKCON Services on ONDC

ISKCON is offering its services through ONDC, a platform that connects buyers and sellers in a digital marketplace. Through ONDC, ISKCON provides access to prasadam (sacred food), spiritual books, and other products. It also allows people to make donations and book spiritual services. The platform helps ISKCON reach a larger audience and make its offerings more accessible to all.

Through these services, ONDC is showing that technology and tradition can work together. Whether it’s AI assistance at Mahakumbh, prasad delivery, or virtual temple visits, ONDC is making it easier for everyone to practice their faith.

With these efforts, ONDC is not just about digital commerce—it is also helping millions of people stay connected to their spiritual beliefs in a modern and convenient way.

ISKCON Services on ONDC

ISKCON is offering its services through ONDC, a platform that connects buyers and sellers in a digital marketplace. Through ONDC, ISKCON provides access to prasadam (sacred food), spiritual books, and other products. It also allows people to make donations and book spiritual services. The platform helps ISKCON reach a larger audience and make its offerings more accessible to all.

Through these services, ONDC is showing that technology and tradition can work together. Whether it’s AI assistance at Mahakumbh, prasad delivery, or virtual temple visits, ONDC is making it easier for everyone to practice their faith.

With these efforts, ONDC is not just about digital commerce—it is also helping millions of people stay connected to their spiritual beliefs in a modern and convenient way.

Maha-Kumbh and ONDC

Maha-Kumbh and ONDC