India is considered one of the most religious countries in the world. Instead of going to the priest, many people now prefer to book a ceremony via the app. Tech start-ups are racing to win as many temples as possible as cooperation partners. About the business of religion.
Before her stroke last year, going to the temple was part of Kavita Mali’s ritual almost every day. The pensioner in Chennai, India, now sits at home all day, her left leg is numb and she can hardly walk. At first she was depressed, but now she’s in a good mood again. Thanks to her grandson, an aspiring IT programmer.