About TempleDrive
TempleDrive is a commission-based SaaS digital marketplace that connects devotees with temples, verified priests, travel operators, and merchants worldwide. The platform facilitates temple services, sacred commerce, and spiritual experiences through a transparent, technology-driven marketplace.
TempleDrive does not directly provide cultural services. Instead, it acts as a technology intermediary connecting customers with independent service providers who manage their own offerings, pricing, and service fulfillment. TempleDrive earns a commission on each successful transaction as a marketplace facilitation fee.
Corporate Structure — Two Separate Legal Entities
United States & International
Temple Drive Inc
4005 Dawn Dr, Flower Mound, TX 75022, United States
Website: www.templedrive.com
Payment Provider: Stripe (credit/debit cards, ACH)
Currency: USD
India
Temple Drive Pvt Ltd
W-115, 1st Floor, 3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600040, India
Website: www.templedrive.in
Payment Provider: Razorpay (UPI, cards, net banking, wallets)
Currency: INR
Each entity operates independently with separate legal registrations, tax compliance, payment infrastructure, and data storage. There are no cross-border payment systems. Payment processing for each region is handled exclusively by local payment providers.
Services & Products
Service Bookings (Commission-Based Marketplace)
- Online Puja Booking — Book authentic pujas at temples across India, performed by verified temple priests. Browse Pujas →
- Travel & Pilgrimage — Book curated travel packages to sacred destinations. Explore Packages →
- Pilgrimage & Travel Packages — Plan spiritual pilgrimages and temple travel packages with verified travel operators. View Packages →
- Devotional Events — Book tickets for cultural festivals, spiritual workshops, and cultural events. Browse Events →
E-Commerce (Online Temple Store)
- Online Temple Store — Shop authentic temple products, puja items, idols, cultural books, prasadam, and spiritual merchandise from verified temple merchants. Shop Now →
Payment Timing Policy
Service Bookings (Puja, Priest, Travel, Events): For all service bookings, payment is collected immediately at the time of booking. Cancellations are eligible for a refund as per our cancellation policy. Early cancellations receive a full refund.
Online Store (Physical Products): For product purchases through the Online Temple Store, payment is charged immediately at the time of purchase, as is standard for e-commerce transactions.
Pricing & Commission Model
TempleDrive operates on a transparent commission-based model. Service providers (temples, priests, travel operators, merchants) set their own prices. TempleDrive charges a commission fee on each transaction for platform facilitation, technology infrastructure, payment processing, and customer support.
- All prices are displayed inclusive of applicable fees before checkout
- No hidden charges — customers see the full amount before payment
- Payment is collected from the customer immediately at the time of booking; service providers receive settlement after service completion
View Detailed Pricing →
Legal & Compliance
Refund Policy Summary
Payment is collected immediately at the time of booking. You can cancel at any time and request a refund. Early cancellations receive a full refund; late cancellations are subject to a 20% cancellation fee.
- Physical Products: Full refund if cancelled before shipment. Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery for damaged/defective items.
- Puja Bookings: Full refund if cancelled 48+ hours before scheduled date. 80% refund (20% cancellation fee) within 48 hours. Non-refundable after performance.
- Priest Bookings: Full refund if cancelled 72+ hours before. 80% refund (20% cancellation fee) within 72 hours. Non-refundable within 24 hours.
- Travel Packages: Full refund if cancelled 15+ days before departure. 80% refund (20% cancellation fee) at 7–15 days. Non-refundable under 7 days. Funds are held in escrow and released to the operator only after service completion.
Refunds are initiated within 5–7 business days of approval to the original payment method. The time taken for the amount to reflect depends on the customer's bank or card issuer.
Shipping Policy Summary
- Standard items dispatched within 2–5 business days
- India metro delivery: 3–7 business days
- International delivery: 10–21 business days
- Order tracking provided via email/SMS
Data Residency
Indian user data is stored within India (Temple Drive Pvt Ltd). US and international user data is stored within the United States (Temple Drive Inc). Each country operates its own independent payment infrastructure with no cross-border payment systems.
