International Temples Convention and Expo to be held in Varanasi from July 22-24

The International Temples Convention and Expo ITCX will be held at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi from July 22 to 24 2023Developed by Temple Connect India it is the worldrsquos first event solely dedicated to the management of temples across the globe and will focus on nurturing and empowering the administration management and operations of temple ecosystemsFor Bus rental dubaiConceptualised by Giresh Kulkarni founder of Temple Connect a leading platform dedicated to the documentation digitalisation and distribution of information related to temples of Indian origin along with Prasad Lad chairman International Temples Convention amp Expo 2023 and Member Of Maharashtra Legislative Council and Show Director amp CoCurator Meghaa Ghosh this threeday event carves a space for freeflowing exchange of ideas learning and invaluable insight among likeminded dignitaries who are at the helm of temple management in order to establish enable and promote best practices for temple management teams worldwideThat the convention adds value to temple tourism and pilgrimage ecosystem it is aptly supported by the Ministry of Tourism Government of India under the ldquoIncredible Indiardquo initiativeITCX aims to birth and nurture an ecosystem for networking knowledge sharing and peer learning that will pan out through expert seminars workshops and master classes on various topics These include temple safety security and surveillance fund management disaster management sanitisation and hygiene as well as optimal use of newage technology like artificial intelligence AI for protection against cyberattacks and social media management to foster a strong and connected temple community The event will also touch upon subjects like crowd and queue management solid waste management and infrastructure enhancement under the umbrella of pilgrim experienceThe event is by invitation only and designed for temples and temple trusts of Hinduism Jainism Buddhism and Sikhism in its first season Representatives from Jain Dharamshalas leading Devotional Charities Associations in the Hindu Temples of the United Kingdom ISKCON Temples Anna Kshetra Managements Purohit Mahasangha of various pilgrim locations and Pilgrimage Promotion Boards will participate in this meetAdditionally the convention serves as a platform to learn about diverse cultures traditions and arts and crafts of temples from around the world while also celebrating Indiarsquos rich temple heritageHighlights of the 3day sessionsDr Mohan Bhagwat Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will inaugurate the convention Prominent attendees at the event will include temple trustees members of temple boards and trusts along with visionaries such as the Prince of Travancore Padmanabhaswamy Temple Rohan A Khaunte Minister for Tourism Information Technology Electronics amp Communication and Printing amp Stationery Goa Dharma Reddy Executive Officer Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams amongst many othersTo create a holistic impact the sessions are tailored to include triedandtested as well as newage practices to streamline sustainable temple management and development Key conversations around green energy archaeological architecture langar community kitchen management illuminations of lights for temples etc will also be addressed The lineup includes Tirupathi Balaji Temple experts who will share knowledge on their flawless queue management system and charitysocial organisations that clean and maintain ghats in Varanasi The founder of the convention Giresh Kulkarni will also lead a session on temple economics and its expanded role in tourism that can boost the local economy and promote a destination by providing pilgrims with a memorable experienceOther talks and sessions on relevant topics will be held by delegates of Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Mahakaal Jyotirling Ayodhya Ram Mandir Patna Saheb Gurudwara Chidambaram Temple and Virupaksha Temple HampiThe event is also supported by the Antodaya Pratishthan that largely works in the space of CSR in the space of sustainability hygiene health and community service in a large way in Mumbai and the rest of MaharashtraService and Product BoothsITCX has curated a list of handpicked innovative products and services that offer solutions involving the improvement of systems and SOPs for better temple management and invited them to display their offerings for attendees to explore These include fintech and transaction managementmonetisation tools screening virtual interactive maps health ATMs at temple premises social media and web technologies to help temples maintain their online engagement and chemical and cleaning products for temple housekeepingSome names include VAMA HDFC Bank Meta Social Diversey Chemicals Yono Meta Unity IE World Vedic Bhawan Rigvedalaya The Indian Puja Company Krystal Integrated Services and Volksara Techno Solutions amongst othersGiresh Kulkarni founder of Temple Connect and ITCX mentioned ldquoOn the forefront of the duty of devotion Temple Connect is committed to uplifting the experience of a devotee in a place of worship For a holy ground that attracts people through faith it is imperative that it functions smoothly Benches at every interval for resting in a queue access to drinking water and an organised flow that takes care of the devotees experience from the moment they enter the premise is critical At the International Temples Convention amp Expo we aim to gather onground temple soldiers on one stage to open knowledge portals to get inspired and organically elevate and set the standard operating system in a templerdquoPrasad Lad chairman of International Temples Convention amp Expo 2023 Member of the Legislative Council amp The Chairman of the Legislative Council Rights Violation Committee Government of Maharashtra added ldquoThe ITCX is a profound effort towards strengthening and empowering the temple ecosystem which is one of the oldest ecosystems The convention in its very first edition is indeed a firstofitskind to be held on such a scale and gravity It will provide a muchneeded space for information percolation where various temple management can come together under one roof learn from one another network with experts and create synergies which will positively impact sustainable temple developmentrdquoMeghaa Ghosh show director and cocurator says ldquoWe have found ourselves in a time where taking initiative matters No one has attempted to create a forum for temple management but there is always a first The convention brings to the fore a sense of national pride in our rich Temple heritage And it is time to safeguard and support it with newage technology We are beginning with four faiths with similar roots We would love to see more faiths join the movement in the coming yearsrdquo The convention will also be streamed online through the Temple Connect website and Facebook Live for registered viewers