Market full of gods

Malayala Manorama Online (Oct 6 2008)

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Quotes

  1. “ Today, 40-45 per cent of our revenues are contributed by devotional music content. India's mobile music market is estimated to be worth $800 million by 2009. ”
    By Hemant Jain
  2. “ We have developed an interactive devotional application, which once downloaded allows the customer to choose a deity. The user can then use the mobile phone dial pad to select the lamp, play the aarti and perform the puja. ”
    By Hemant Jain
  3. “ Today, spirituality is an important part of an average 28-year-old's life. ”
  4. “ Over the last decade, there has been a steep increase in the number of clients not only in India, but also in the Middle East and Europe. ”
  5. “ Options are galore for devotional albums in multiple languages. There's an audience for on-track bhajans as well. ”
  6. “ Add to this the turnover from the duplicate CDs and cassettes, and the profit figure will be in double-digit numbers and in crores. There are 30-40 music companies in Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna and Ranchi selling devotional CDs and cassettes. ”
  7. “ Religion as a segment contributes to about 30 per cent of our topline sales. Ganesha is popular in Europe as well. ”
  8. “ We started out by organising exhibitions during festivals. But, looking at the increased demand, we decided to open a shop in Mumbai. ”
  9. “ Considering the hectic lifestyles that most Mumbaikars lead today, what's the harm if they can pay Rs 50 and get a quick darshan? There are no clandestine dealings here. There's an increase in the amount of donations, but there's also a rise in the temple's charitable activities. ”
  10. “ We send them the prasadam, along with photographs and video clippings of the puja. ”
  11. “ The religious sermons keep the mind healthy while the physical exercise keeps the body fit. I personally feel this two-in-one combination is the best. ”
  12. “ For instance, Om Nama Shivaya has been telecast in many regional channels in India. ”

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