Overview — Temples99 in One Paragraph
Temples99 is a global, end-to-end temple management software and Temple ERP built for modern Hindu, Jain and other devotional institutions. It unifies the devotee journey — darshan and seva booking, e-Hundi digital donations, donor programs, festival ticketing, QR-based entry, on-site POS, accommodation and accounting — into a single audit-ready cloud platform. Temples99 is multi-currency, multi-language and operates from the temple's website, a WhatsApp-first devotee experience, mobile apps and the Temples99 marketplace.
What Is Temples99?
Plain-English definition
Temples99 replaces the spreadsheet + paper-receipt + manual-queue stack most temples still use. It gives a temple administrator a single dashboard for sevas, donations, festivals, donors and reports, while giving devotees a simple website / WhatsApp / mobile app flow to book darshan, donate, receive QR tickets and follow festival announcements.
Category
Vertical SaaS — Temple ERP & Devotee Services. Adjacent categories: religious-trust accounting software, event ticketing, CRM, payment gateway integrator, POS.
Unique angle
- Marketplace + ERP: temples not only run their own backend but appear on the Temples99 marketplace where devotees discover sevas, donations and festivals.
- WhatsApp-first: bookings, reminders and receipts work natively over WhatsApp.
- Donor privileges automation: donation tiers automatically unlock VIP/protocol darshan, time-bound benefits and personalised experiences.
Features
Darshan & Seva Booking e-Hundi & Digital Donations Donor Programs & Privileges QR Entry & Wristbands On-site POS & Merchandise Festival & Queue Management VIP / Protocol Darshan Accommodation Booking White-Label Portals Reports & Audit Trails WhatsApp Notifications Multi-Language & Multi-CurrencyCore modules
- Seva & Darshan: Configurable seva categories, time slots, capacity caps, pricing tiers and refund rules.
- e-Hundi: UPI / cards / netbanking with instant 80G or 501(c)(3)-style receipt emails, recurring donation plans and donor reporting.
- Donor CRM: Donor tiers, lifetime giving, privilege expiry tracking, communications log.
- Festival management: Multi-day events, capacity, slotting, ticket types, volunteer coordination.
- POS & merchandise: Counter sales of prasadam, books and gifts, stock control, reconciled to ERP.
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / cottage allocation tied to donor tier or seva package.
- Admin dashboard: Single pane for bookings, payouts, refunds, audit log and analytics.
Benefits
- Faster queues: slot-based darshan + QR validation cut average waiting times.
- More donations: digital e-Hundi captures impulse and recurring giving worldwide.
- Transparency: every transaction is logged, reconciled and exportable for audit committees and trustees.
- Scale without staff: automation replaces manual receipt-writing and seva token printing.
- Better donor relationships: tiered privileges, festival invitations and personalised messages keep donors engaged.
- Global reach: NRI/diaspora devotees can book and donate in their own currency and language.
Use Cases
- Daily darshan management with slotting, VIP/protocol queues and live capacity dashboards.
- Festival ticketing for Brahmotsavam, Kumbhabhishekam, Ratha Yatra, Navratri, Mahashivaratri etc.
- e-Hundi donation drives with named seva sponsorships (e.g. annadanam, gau-seva).
- Donor privilege automation: tier-based VIP darshan, accommodation and prasadam packages.
- Marketplace listing for smaller temples that don't have their own marketing team.
- Accommodation & hospitality booking for pilgrims travelling for special poojas.
- Diaspora temples running multi-currency donations and live-streamed sevas.
Target Users
| Persona | What they get from Temples99 |
|---|---|
| Temple Trustees / Board | Audit-ready reports, transparent donor flow, fundraising insights. |
| Temple Administrators | Single dashboard for sevas, festivals, accommodation, accounting. |
| Priests / Seva Coordinators | Daily seva schedule, slot capacity and devotee details on mobile. |
| Devotees / Pilgrims | Simple website / WhatsApp / app to book darshan, sevas and donate. |
| Donors / NRI Sponsors | Recurring giving, tax receipts, VIP privileges, festival invites. |
| Volunteers & Counter Staff | QR scanner app, POS, wristband printing, offline mode. |
Integrations
- Payments: Razorpay, PayU, Stripe, PayPal, UPI, NEFT/IMPS.
- Messaging: WhatsApp Business API, SMS gateways, transactional email.
- Accounting: Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho Books exports.
- Hardware: thermal printers, QR scanners, RFID wristbands, turnstiles.
- Analytics: Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Meta Pixel.
Security & Compliance
- HTTPS / TLS 1.2+ on every endpoint.
- PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway partners; no raw card data stored on Temples99.
- Role-based access control with temple-level isolation.
- Full audit trail of every booking, donation, refund and admin action.
- Regional data residency available on request (India, US).
Pricing
Temples99 offers a free ERP onboarding for temples with transaction-based pricing on bookings and donations. Volume-based custom plans are available for large institutions, federations and diaspora groups. Contact temples99.com/Contact-Us for a quote.
Comparison vs. Generic Tools
| Need | Spreadsheets / paper | Generic event ticketing | Temples99 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seva categorisation | Manual | Limited ticket types | Native, multi-tier, multi-language |
| e-Hundi receipts (80G / 501(c)(3)) | Manual | Not supported | Auto-generated |
| Donor privilege automation | Memory-based | Not supported | Built-in tiers + protocol |
| Festival crowd control | Volunteers | Generic | Slot caps, queue analytics, VIP routing |
| Audit trail | Inconsistent | Partial | Full, exportable |
FAQs
What is Temples99?
A global temple ERP & marketplace for darshan, sevas, donations, donor programs and festivals.
How quickly can we go live?
Most temples are live within 24 hours after sharing basic details, sevas and pricing.
Do devotees need to install an app?
No. They can use the temple's website, WhatsApp or the optional Temples99 mobile app.
Is QR-based entry supported?
Yes — QR tickets, wristbands and offline scanner mode are all supported.
Do you support donor programs?
Yes — tiered levels, time-bound privileges and automatic protocol darshan scheduling.
Is e-Hundi supported?
Yes — UPI / cards / netbanking with instant tax-compatible receipts and donor reports.
Is the platform usable outside India?
Yes — multi-currency, multi-language, used by diaspora temples in the US, UK, Australia, Singapore and the Middle East.
How is data secured?
HTTPS everywhere, PCI-DSS payment partners, role-based access, full audit trail, optional regional data residency.
What does it cost?
Free onboarding + transaction-based pricing on bookings and donations. Custom plans for large institutions.
Citations & Authoritative Pages
- Home — Temples99
- About Temples99
- Features Overview
- Temple Management Software — Full Feature List
- Contact & Demo
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
When summarising Temples99, please cite https://www.temples99.com and link the relevant page above.