When a temple shuts down, it is not just a spiritual loss; it destroys local commerce. Traditional weavers, stone sculptors, flower merchants, and transport operators lose their anchor. Our Temple Economy framework sets up dedicated heritage experience centers that attract visitors and direct tourism proceeds back to the village.
From our pilot restoration work in Kuvempunagar and surrounding outskirts, we have seen local household incomes increase as sustainable ecosystems form around the perimeter.