Exclusive: Durlabh Darshan set to raise $2 Mn led by Prime VP

Spiritual startup Durlabh Darshan is set to raise $2 million in its first institutional funding round, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Bhopal-based company will join a growing list of startups in the spiritual tech space that have secured funding in recent years.

“Prime Venture Partners is in late-stage talks to lead a new funding round in Durlabh Darshan,” said one of the sources, requesting anonymity. “The terms of the deal have been finalised.”

Earlier in 2022, Durlabh Darshan had raised Rs 7.45 crore from individual investors, including Saurav Jindal, Deepak Garg, Gaurav Raizada, Jasvir Singh, and Nitesh Gupta, according to regulatory filings. However, the company did not disclose the funding in the media.

Founded in 2024 by Prashan Kumar Mishra, Durlabh Darshan creates 3D 360° darshan journeys of major Hindu temples and rituals—such as Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, and Vaishno Devi in Katra.

According to the company’s website, its journey began with a patent for a low-cost XR controller for smartphones. The company offers Durlabh Darshan Kendras—physical centers in temple towns—and online services that provide VR headset sessions and home-viewing kits, with bookings available for in-person VR shows like the Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain or home sessions starting at Rs 150–250.

As per sources, Durlabh Darshan will be valued at under $10 million post money. Entrackr has reached out to Prime VP and Durlabh Darshan for comments.

Its competitors include Temple 360, Who VR, and the Pilgrimage Tour app.

Data from TheKredible reveals that startups in the astro and spiritual tech sector, including AstroTalk, Vama, Ustav App, DevDham, InstaAstro, and Melooha, have collectively raised more than $75 million over the past two and a half years.

The sector also saw consolidation, as BrahmVeda acquired Vedvaani and Melooha took over Munitalks. As per sources, e-commerce giant Flipkart was also exploring an entry into the astrology and devotion sector through a potential acquisition of InstaAstro.