Dubai, August 21, 2025 — Jagriti Motwani, Founder and Promoter of Bhagva, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Innovator of the Year – Spiritual Tech’ title at ET Indo Global Leaders 2025. The recognition ceremony took place at Dubai’s iconic Al Habtoor Palace, celebrating leaders worldwide who have demonstrated exceptional excellence and driven meaningful societal impact.
The flagship initiative by The Economic Times brought together distinguished global leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to honor collaboration, innovation, and visionary leadership across borders. This year’s edition featured high-profile participants including H.E. Ismail Al Naqi, Director General of Ajman Free Zone Authority, and Manu Nair, CEO of EthrealX, among other influential global entrepreneurs.
Pioneering Spiritual Technology with Social Impact
Founded in 2022, Bhagva represents a transformative approach to spiritual engagement in the digital era. Far beyond a conventional spiritual app, it has evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem that reimagines Indian devotion for modern practitioners while preserving traditional values and practices.
The platform offers seamless access to online and offline Pooja bookings, daily panchangs, astrology services, jaaps, and immersive virtual temple experiences. Every feature has been designed with a user-first philosophy deeply rooted in reverence and cultural authenticity.
Driving Economic Empowerment Through Innovation
What distinguishes Bhagva in the spiritual technology landscape is its commitment to economic empowerment and community upliftment. The platform has established meaningful partnerships with Pandits and Purohits, ensuring their professional welfare, continuous training, and dignity of work in the digital age.
Simultaneously, Bhagva enables women and artisans from underrepresented communities to create and distribute sacred products including solar diyas, incense sticks, and handmade puja items. This approach weaves devotion with sustainability principles while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for marginalized communities.
Founder’s Vision for Accessible Spirituality
“Technology has simplified almost every aspect of our lives, so why not spirituality?” said Jagriti Motwani, Founder and Promoter of Bhagva. “With Bhagva, we envisioned making devotion as accessible as everything else technology has transformed. I’m deeply grateful to The Economic Times for recognizing the potential of this unique convergence of spirituality and technology, and to everyone who has supported us in making spirituality accessible, dignified, and empowering through our platform.”
Motwani’s recognition comes at a time when spiritual-tech is gaining legitimacy as a significant frontier for innovation and positive social impact, particularly in preserving cultural heritage while embracing digital transformation.
Celebrating Indo-Global Innovation Excellence
The ET Indo Global Leaders platform has established itself as a premier forum for spotlighting visionaries who shape the future of business, society, and governance. This year’s Dubai edition featured comprehensive dialogues on Indo-global innovation exchanges, the strategic India-UAE partnership as mutual growth catalysts, and the rising influence of women-led leadership across international borders.
The event’s power-packed sessions explored cross-border collaboration opportunities, emerging innovation trends, and leadership excellence across various sectors. The evening culminated in a grand felicitation ceremony where Motwani’s achievement was celebrated as a significant milestone in the evolution of spiritual technology.
Recognition of Emerging Sector
Motwani’s award underscores the growing institutional recognition of spiritual-tech as a legitimate and impactful sector. As digital transformation continues to reshape traditional industries, platforms like Bhagva demonstrate how technology can preserve cultural heritage while creating new opportunities for community empowerment and economic development.
The recognition also highlights the increasing importance of socially conscious innovation that addresses real-world challenges while respecting cultural values and traditions.
