Federal Bank powers digital donations at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
This integration now allows devotees to make offerings through any UPI-enabled app, including Federal Bank's Mobile Banking App, GooglePay, PhonePe, BHIM UPI, and more. The facility offers a safe, seamless, and convenient way for devotees across the globe to participate in temple donations - anytime, anywhere.
Speaking on the initiative, M V S Murthy, Chief Marketing Officer, Federal Bank said, "We are honoured to be part of this significant step in the digital transformation of temple donations. Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple now becomes a pioneer in Kerala by embracing a platform under BBPS."
"Technology makes in convenient to express gratitude. The human at the core, is supported by digital at the fore.'
O B Arun Kumar, Guruvayur Devaswom Board Administrator said, 'We are happy to be the first temple in Kerala to have embraced this technology to enable all devotees from across the world to offer their offerings from anywhere in the world to Guruvayur temple on special occasions or new beginnings.'
This collaboration not only modernizes religious contributions but also reflects Federal Bank's commitment to making digital banking accessible and meaningful across all sectors, including India's revered cultural and spiritual institutions.
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