The INTERNATIONAL TEMPLES CONVENTION & EXPO – 202This will be held at Tirupati between 17-19 February 2025. Rahul Laud reports
In a historic move, Temple Connect’s Giresh Vasudeo Kulkarni has signed an exclusive MoU with the Global Chamber of Saraswat Entrepreneurs to strengthen its global presence at the INTERNATIONAL.
TEMPLES CONVENTION & EXPO – 2025 where 1500+ Temples Worldwide will join at ITCX. Leaders will shape the Future of Temple Management. This will be held at Tirupati between 17-19 February 2025. The Expo aims to strengthen and empower temples by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni is a global visionary reshaping temple management, bringing a unique blend of passion and innovation to the spiritual and cultural sectors. Driven by a mission to merge tradition with innovation, Giresh has successfully launched initiatives that extend beyond mere management to revolutionize how temples operate and engage communities. The International Temples Convention & Expo (ITCX) is the first global platform for advancing temple management. Leaders, trustees, and CEOs converge to discuss Temple Economics, sustainability, and strategic operations. Powered by Temple Connect – Divinity Worldwide, ITCX sets the stage for innovation in temple leadership. ITCX aims to equip temples with the knowledge and tools needed to streamline operations and elevate the experience for all visitors. Mohan Bhagwat RSS head honcho inaugurated the International Temples Convention and Expo (ITCX) 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Narendra Modi and Amit Shah both sent congratulatory messages to ITCX also affirming their support and encouragement. Maharashtra ace politician BJP leader chief whip member of MLC Parad Lad is one of the strongest supporters of Kulkarni’s mission.
Earlier this year, Kulkarni launched the first batch in Mumbai of Post Graduate Diploma in Temple Management studies at the Welingkar Institute of Management Studies. . This groundbreaking initiative took place in the esteemed presence of some of the most respected figures in education and temple administration. Present at the launch were Anil Sahastrabuddhe ji, Chairman of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), Chairman of EC National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and Chairman of NBA; Adv SK Jain, Chairman of S.P. Mandali; Dr. Suresh Haware, Ex-Chairman of Shirdi Sansthan; Prof. Uday Salunkhe ji; and Prof. Pednekar, Ex-VC of Mumbai University.
In November this year the Saraswat Chamber’s Directors Aniruddh Walawalkar, Siddharth Sinkar, and Pravin Kakode were co-opted as part of the national convening committee of the Expo. Chamber believes that industry experts who will speak on this aspect of temple management, network with global temple leaders, and discover cultural traditions and key topics including technology, sustainability, financial management, operations, hygiene, and pilgrim services—everything to help temples thrive will benefit Chamber memb