Religious & Cultural sector in India
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India's Religious & Cultural Sector 2026: Temples, Churches, Mosques Data

Verified datasets across temples, churches, mosques, gurudwaras, and specialty religious institutions — refreshed monthly

By Priyanka Singh India Market Analyst Published · 2 min read · 245 words
Summary: India hosts over 2 million religious institutions across Hindu temples, churches, mosques, gurudwaras, synagogues, and Jain/Buddhist establishments. Institutional spend crosses ₹1.2 lakh crore annually across pilgrimage, festival, and community activities.

India's religious and cultural sector spans one of the most diverse landscapes globally — Hindu temples across every district, churches (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Pentecostal), mosques, gurudwaras, synagogues, and specialty Jain/Buddhist establishments. Aggregate institutional spend + related tourism crossed ₹1.2 lakh crore in FY2025.

For B2B teams — pooja samagri wholesalers, temple management SaaS, event/festival vendors, religious content publishers, wellness services (astrologers, yoga centres) — the addressable universe is 2 million+ institutions.

Overview

Market shape

Hindu temples: Tirupati Balaji, Vaishno Devi, Shirdi Sai Baba, Kashi Vishwanath, Golden Temple (Sikh gurudwara), Rameshwaram, plus millions of smaller shrines. Churches: over 27,000 (Catholic, CSI, CNI, Pentecostal). Mosques: over 300,000. Gurudwaras: 20,000+ across India + diaspora. Astrology + wellness: extensive network.

Who regulates what

  • State endowment departments — temple administration
  • Wakf Boards — Muslim endowments
  • Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committees — Sikh institutions
  • Church denomination councils — Christian churches

Industries in this group

Sub-verticals we cover

Hindu temples

Major pilgrimage temples, regional temples, community shrines.

Christian institutions

Catholic, CSI (Church of South India), CNI (Church of North India), Pentecostal, Orthodox denominations.

Islamic institutions

Mosques (Sunni + Shia), Wakf-registered institutions, madrasas.

Sikh institutions

Gurudwaras, SGPC-managed institutions.

Specialty religious

Jain derasars, Buddhist monasteries, synagogues, astrology + numerology services, pooja samagri wholesalers, yoga + meditation centres.

How buyers use this data

How buyers use this dataset

  • Pooja samagri wholesale: Reach temple + household segment.
  • Temple SaaS: Administration + donation platforms.
  • Religious content publishing: Books, media, apps.
  • Pilgrimage tourism: Package tour operators.
  • Event vendors: Festival + community event supply.

Pricing in India

Licensing & pricing

Priced dynamically. Regular / Extended tiers with GPS. Fields include institution name, address, city, state, phone, category, denomination, website. Monthly for major pilgrimage sites, quarterly for community institutions.

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Frequently asked questions

How many religious institutions are in India?
Over 2 million across Hindu temples, churches, mosques, gurudwaras, and specialty establishments. Institutional + pilgrimage spend crosses ₹1.2 lakh crore annually.
What denominations are covered?
Hindu, Catholic, CSI, CNI, Pentecostal, Orthodox Christian, Sunni + Shia Islamic, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Jewish.
What data is provided?
Institution name, address, city, state, phone, category, denomination, website. Extended includes GPS + affiliation.
How often refreshed?
Major pilgrimage sites monthly. Community institutions quarterly.
Compliant for outreach?
Records from state endowment departments, denomination councils, and public directories are compliant for B2B outreach under IT Rules 2021.

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Religious & Cultural data — answered

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What does the Religious & Cultural database include?
Every record carries the company name, verified business email, mobile / landline, social handles, and the map-verified business listing with address and phone. The dataset covers 51 sub-industries inside Religious & Cultural with continuously refreshed records.
How many Religious & Cultural companies are in the catalogue?
The Religious & Cultural group lists 2.5M+ verified businesses across 51 sub-industries. Counts update live as new records are verified — pick any sub-industry to see its individual coverage and a free sample.
Which countries are covered for Religious & Cultural?
Records span 64+ countries with deepest coverage in India, USA, Canada and Australia. Use the country selector at the top to scope every count on the page to one market before you download.
How much does the Religious & Cultural database cost?
Pay-as-you-go from ₹1–₹2 per row (about $0.012–$0.024). No contract, no per-seat fees, no monthly minimum. Buy credits in packs starting at ₹999 for 1,000 records and download instantly.
Can I sample the Religious & Cultural data before buying?
Yes. Every sub-industry dataset page ships a free 25–50 record sample so you can validate accuracy, column shape and country coverage before paying anything.