Digilocker
Digilocker was launched online by the Tamil Nadu Government to streamline and digitalize the temple administration process and offer services. The digital platform lets devotees access temple services and make contributions without having to physically visit the temple.
Digilocker Overview
- The Digilocker platform is designed to increase accessibility of temple services to devout people and to improve the efficiency and transparency of temple operations.
- In the past, “Pettagam”, referred to a account book, where donations and temple services are recorded. E -Pettagam is a digital version of this ancient concept, offering a central online portal to manage temple services.
Service Providers
- Darshans and Poojas Online: People can order online darshans and other temple service. Bookings for Abhishekams and homas are also available.
- Donations Devotees may make contributions through online secure payment methods. It is an easy way to support temple development and maintenance, even if you are far away.
- Archanai: The offering of prayers is available to devotees who are not physically present in the temple. They can still perform archanai, which includes special prayer offerings.
- Holy Offerings Some temples offer the option to send holy food offerings to those who donate online or participate in rituals.
- Festival and Event Registration The platform allows devotees to register for major events such as Thaipusam or Skanda shashti.
Features:
- User-Friendly Interface The Digilocker Platform is easy to use and provides clear instructions to devotees on how to make online donations, book services or requests for prayers.
- Multi-payment Options: This app supports multiple digital payment options, such as credit cards, UPIs, net banking and debit cards. Transactions are secure and easy.
- Covered Temples: This platform covers a wide range of temples in the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE). It includes both famous and lesser-known temples, throughout the state.
- eReceipt. Once a transaction has been completed, an electronic receipt, or confirmation of transaction, is generated. This ensures transparency, and allows devotees and customers to track their services and offerings.
Accessibility and Convenience
- Access 24/7 : Users can log in at any time to book services or make offers according to their own schedule. This is possible even from distant locations.
- Access From Anywhere Digilocker allows Non-Resident Indian devout Hindus living in India or other regions to contribute and participate in temple rites.
- Save Time: This platform allows people to schedule poojas in advance and save time.
Accountability and Transparency
- Digilocker brings greater Transparency, and Accountability by moving temple transactions to the internet. The temple can be more transparent and accountable by allowing the devotees to see exactly how their contributions are used.
- The Digital Record-keeping helps temple authorities to monitor activities and prevent misuse, while ensuring that funds are properly managed.
Environmental Impact:
- E -Pettagam aims at reducing usage of paper through digitization. The platform helps to conserve the environment by reducing paper usage in temple activities and offerings.
Digilocker:
- Visit the Digilocker Website, or download the mobile app.
- Register a new account. Enter your personal information and preferences.
- Browse through the services and rituals available at your desired temple.
- Select services, pay, and get an electronic receipt.
- You will be notified of the prayer or offering you made, and if it is applicable, will also receive an offer to receive Prasadam.
Plans for Expansion
- Tamil Nadu continues to expand the Digilocker to more temples in the state. This will make it more available to a larger audience.
- In the future, it is planned to add more features such as virtual darshan and customized prayers.
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Conclusion:
The Digilocker is an step in the direction of modernizing temple management, and making religious service more accessible for devotees. The ease and transparency are provided, as well as efficiency. This allows devotees to contribute to temple upkeep and stay in touch with their spiritual roots. The Tamil Nadu Government has embraced technology to improve the temple management system and enhance the overall experience of devotion.