Virthalam Foundation | Preserving India's Temples

Helpline

9488070302
Send email

info@virthalam.org
No. 263 Buvancare street, O K Palayam,

Mudaliarpet, Pondicherry - 605004

About Virthalam Foundation

Preserving India's Temple Heritage with Purpose and Technology

Virthalam Foundation is a Section 8 Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, committed to the non-profit mission of preserving, digitizing, and revitalizing India’s ancient temple heritage. We exist not for profit, but for preservation, empowerment, and service—bridging the sacred past with the digital future.

Driven by the principles of Sanatana Dharma, Virthalam Foundation functions as a social impact initiative, reinvesting every rupee towards documenting temple history, promoting spiritual education, and ensuring equal access to cultural knowledge across society.

Legal Registration Details

CIN - U88900PY2025NPL009475
Section 8 License no - 170236
DARPAN ID - PY/2025/0731859

We operate as a social impact initiative, reinvesting every rupee received through donations to document temple histories, record vanishing rituals, promote dharmic education, and make cultural knowledge accessible to all—irrespective of geography, language, or background. At the heart of our mission lies a simple belief: that every temple, no matter how small or remote, carries a story worth preserving and sharing. Through our community-powered platform and free mobile app, we empower devotees, scholars, and volunteers to participate in this movement of cultural preservation, spiritual service, and digital seva.

Our Mission & Vision

Our Purpose: Mission and Vision for a Better

To digitally preserve and democratize access to India's sacred temples, traditions, and teachings, ensuring they inspire and educate generations to come.

As a non-profit organization, we work toward:

Cultural Documentation: Recording endangered rituals, temple architecture, epigraphy, and oral traditions.

Free Public Access: Offering open digital platforms and tools to explore temple histories, festivals, and locations.

Spiritual Empowerment: Using technology to connect devotees with dharmic practices and temple ecosystems.

Inclusive Collaboration: Partnering with religious trusts, NGOs, and government bodies to reach diverse communities.

Grassroots Engagement: Mobilizing volunteers and local voices to safeguard regional temple knowledge.

As a transparent, mission-driven Section 8 Company, Virthalam Foundation engages in:

Research & Publication: Articles, documentaries, and studies on temple heritage, Vedic practices, and sacred arts.

Digital Tools: A free app and portal featuring temple directories, pilgrimage routes, event calendars, and live updates.

Volunteer-Led Data Collection: Community-driven efforts to gather accurate, on-ground temple information.

Restoration Support: Channeling awareness and resources toward temple maintenance and rural pilgrimage infrastructure.

Funding & Ethics

We uphold the highest standards of financial integrity and non-commercial ethics:

Funded by: Philanthropic donations, CSR grants, and temple heritage supporters.

No Ads, No Monetization: We remain ad-free, sponsor-free, and fully focused on our charitable goals.

Audited Accounts: Every donation is transparently tracked and used solely for non-profit activities.

Certification Section / Trust Badges Area

Our Certification Gallery

Our company is officially recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Startup India program, Recognition No: DIPP214761.