DharmikHub Manager — Maharashtra & Gujarat

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title: DharmikManager — Maharashtra & Gujarat
Company: DharmikVibes (DIVVIB LIFESTYLE PVT LTD)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Freelance Consultant
Location: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, or Vadodara (choose your base; work across both states; 40–50% travel)
Reporting To: VP Operations / Head of Regional Expansion
Compensation: ₹30,000–₹35,000/month
Joining Timeline: Immediate to 30 days

ABOUT DHARMIKVIBES

DharmikVibes is the world's first spiritual travel ecosystem—not an OTA, but a trusted partner in devotion.

What We Do:

DharmikYatra: Curated packaged pilgrimages
DharmikGuide: Vetted priests, pandits, spiritual guides
DharmikHubs: Physical sacred spaces in pilgrimage cities
Live Temple Experiences: Darshan bookings, sevas, VIP access, prasad
DharmikWellness: Spiritual wellness programs

Why Maharashtra & Gujarat?

Home to some of India's most revered temples (Shirdi, Dwarka, Somnath, Kolhapur)
Strong NRI diaspora (higher ticket value, easier booking)
Rich pilgrimage circuits (Nashik, Aurangabad, Dwarka, Somnath, Jamnagar)
Growing spiritual tourism interest
Untapped market for packaged pilgrimage

THE ROLE: DharmikManager — Maharashtra & Gujarat

You will lead DharmikVibes' expansion across two of India's most spiritually significant states. You'll identify and onboard temple partners, design compelling yatra circuits, build a curated guide network, and serve devotees across Maharashtra and Gujarat's richest pilgrimage landscape.

Your core mission:

Build temple partnerships across MH & GJ (Shirdi, Dwarka, Somnath, Kolhapur, Ujjain expansion, Khandoba temples, Devi temples)
Design and execute multi-state yatra circuits (MH circuits, GJ circuits, MH+GJ combinations)
Grow the DharmikGuide network across both states (priests, pandits, guides, local coordinators)
Serve as devotee lifeline: on-ground support during yatras
Scale operations across two states with high autonomy

This is high-autonomy, high-impact work. You have full ownership of MH & GJ strategy, partnership building, and circuit design. You'll work independently with quarterly check-ins from leadership. You report directly to VP Operations and have direct founder access.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maharashtra & Gujarat Devotee Yatra & Darshan Support (30% of time)

Day-to-Day:

Receive devotee yatra requests; help plan itineraries, match with guides, coordinate logistics
Coordinate darshan bookings and VIP access at partner temples
Manage seva coordination (puja, abhisheka, archana timings)
Serve as on-ground contact during active yatras
Handle devotee escalations with sensitivity and speed

Success Metrics:

Zero "critical" devotee escalations per 25 yatras
Devotee NPS (post-yatra): ≥ 8.5/10
Darshan booking fulfillment: ≥ 98%
Devotee response time: ≤ 2 hours

Examples:

Devotee inquiry: "5-day Maharashtra pilgrimage for 4 people, include Shirdi and Kolhapur." → You design itinerary, match Marathi-speaking guide, coordinate transport and temple bookings, confirm logistics.
Navratri season: You're coordinating 12 concurrent yatras across Gujarat, handling real-time logistics, managing devotee comfort, ensuring guides are present and delivering.

1. Temple Network Building & Partnerships (25% of time)

Key Temples / Targets:

Maharashtra:

Shirdi Saibaba Temple (major pilgrimage center; 1M+ devotees/month)
Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain, expand existing Ujjain hub operations to include MH network)
Khandoba (Jejuri) — Khandoba Shaktipeeth temple
Ambajogai Ambadevi Temple
Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple (ancient Shaktipeeth)
Nashik Trimbakeshwar (Jyotirlinga)
Aurangabad (rock-cut Buddhist caves, Ellora, Ajanta)
Pandharpur Vithoba Temple (very sacred)

Gujarat:

Dwarka Dwarkadheesh Temple
Somnath Mahakal (Jyotirlinga)
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
Radhanpur (ancient Shaktipeeth)
Ahmedabad Kankaria Mataji Temple
Vadodara Navaratri centers
Palitana Jain temples (mountain pilgrimage)
Gir Somnath region temples

Day-to-Day:

Identify and approach temple authorities
Pitch DharmikVibes partnership (packaged yatra bookings, darshan coordination, revenue-share terms)
Negotiate MOU terms: darshan access, VIP slots, seva availability, commission structure
Onboard temples for live darshan listings, sankalp services
Build long-term relationships with temple coordinators
Document partnerships and maintain contact database

Success Metrics:

12–15 active temple partnerships (signed MOUs) by Month 6
5–7 temples with live darshan/seva integration by Month 9
Repeat darshan fulfillment: ≥ 90%
Temple NPS (partner satisfaction): ≥ 8.5/10

Examples:

Month 1: Identify Shirdi temple authorities; research darshan protocols; prepare partnership deck
Month 2: Meet Shirdi authorities; pitch DharmikVibes model; negotiate VIP darshan slots (₹1K–₹3K per slot, 15–20% commission)
Month 3: Onboard live darshan listing; test with 2–3 pilot yatras
Month 4: Expand to Kolhapur Mahalakshmi; repeat process
Ongoing: Quarterly relationship reviews; handle temple grievances; refresh seva schedules

1. DharmikGuide Network Development (20% of time)

Day-to-Day:

Source priests, pandits, astrologers, spiritual teachers, tour guides
Vet for authenticity, knowledge depth, language capability, temperament
Onboard guides onto DharmikGuide platform
Build state-specific and circuit-specific guide lists
Maintain quality through feedback loops

Guide Types:

Priests/Pandits: Shirdi, Kolhapur, Pandharpur (for sevas, archanas, special pujas)
Spiritual Teachers: Aurangabad/Ellora (Buddhist), Palitana (Jain), Dwarka (Hindu philosophy)
Tour Guides: Multilingual guides for circuit-wide logistics
Local Coordinators: Ground fixers for transport, meals, logistics

Success Metrics:

35–50 guides onboarded by Month 6
70–100 guides by Month 12
Guide satisfaction (re-booking rate): ≥ 60% per guide
Guide NPS (devotee feedback): ≥ 8.5/10

Examples:

Interview pandit in Shirdi: Assess knowledge of Saibaba devotion, puja expertise, English proficiency. Arrange referral from existing Shirdi devotees. Invite to hub meetup.
Vet Buddhist teacher in Aurangabad: Discuss Buddhist philosophy, teaching style, willingness to work with diverse devotee groups. Test with 2–3 devotee consultations.

1. Circuit Design & Yatra Service Design (15% of time)

Sample Circuits to Design:

Maharashtra Circuits:

Shirdi + Nashik: Shirdi Saibaba (1.5 days) → Nashik Trimbakeshwar (1.5 days) | 3 days
Shirdi + Aurangabad: Shirdi (1 day) → Aurangabad Ellora/Ajanta (2 days) | 4 days
Kolhapur + Mahabaleshwar: Kolhapur Mahalakshmi (1 day) → Mahabaleshwar (2 days) | 3 days
Pandharpur Pilgrimage: Pandharpur Vithoba (3 days, high season) | 3 days

Gujarat Circuits:

Dwarka + Somnath: Dwarka Dwarkadheesh (2 days) → Somnath (1.5 days) → Jamnagar (0.5 day) | 4–5 days
Somnath Coastal: Somnath → Nageshwar → Radhanpur → Gir region | 3–4 days
Palitana Sacred Mount: Palitana Jain temples climb (2–3 days, includes lodging at base)

MH + GJ Combined:

Gujarat Dwarka + MH Shirdi: Dwarka (2 days) → Somnath (1 day) → Shirdi (2 days) | 6 days
Western Route: Nashik → Aurangabad → Shirdi → Gujarat border | 5–6 days

Day-to-Day:

Design circuits: itineraries, transport, stays, sera schedules
Build vendor networks: transport, hotels, dharamshalas, restaurants
Negotiate pricing: ₹1.5K–₹3K/room (3-star hotel, coastal MH/GJ), ₹400–₹800/room (dharamshala), ₹80–₹150/meal
Test circuits personally (minimum 2–3 full circuit tests per circuit)
Iterate based on feedback

Success Metrics:

8–12 designed and tested circuits by Month 6
Circuit booking rate: ≥ 6–10 yatras per circuit/month by Month 6
Circuit revenue per yatra: ≥ ₹2.2L–₹2.8L (at 20–22% take rate; MH/GJ ticket premium due to NRI demand)
Circuit repeat rate: ≥ 18% of devotees book another circuit within 12 months
Logistics on-time performance: ≥ 98%

Examples:

Month 1: Design "Shirdi + Aurangabad Spiritual Trail" (4 days; Shirdi 1 day, Aurangabad rock-cut temples 2 days, Nashik Trimbakeshwar 1 day)
Month 2: Source transport (Shirdi-based bus operator, ₹45/km), identify hotels (Aurangabad: ₹2K–₹3K/room; Nashik ₹1.5K–₹2K)
Month 3: Test circuit yourself; verify quality, guide coordination, meal vendors
Month 4: Launch; first 5 bookings; gather feedback; iterate
Ongoing: Seasonal adjustments; Navratri special circuits; monsoon impacts

1. Festival & Seasonal Operations (10% of time)

Peak Seasons & Festivals:

Sawan (Jul–Aug): Shiva worship surge
Navratri (Sep–Oct): Devi worship; Gujarat Garba culture
Diwali (Oct–Nov): Lakshmi puja, temple visits
Kartik (Nov–Dec): Kartik Poornima pilgrimages
Makar Sakranti (Jan): Temple visits
MH-specific: Pandharpur Ashtami pilgrimage
GJ-specific: Dwarka Janmashtami, Navratri Garba weeks

Day-to-Day:

Lead on-ground support during festival windows
Coordinate 8–12+ concurrent yatras during peak seasons
Handle real-time logistics: transport, guides, stays, meals
Manage devotee support: 24/7 phone/WhatsApp during active yatras
Support central team with operational needs

Success Metrics:

Zero "critical" operational failures per festival window
Operational escalation resolution: ≤ 4 hours
Devotee NPS during festivals: ≥ 8.5/10
Peak season yatra occupancy: ≥ 75%

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Haves

Maharashtra & Gujarat Base or Deep Connection

Born/raised in MH or GJ, or 5+ years residence, or strong personal/family ties
Knowledge of MH & GJ pilgrimage culture and circuits
Genuine respect for spiritual pilgrimage

3–5 Years of Relevant Experience

Travel, hospitality, event operations, OR
Temple/ashram management, spiritual tourism, OR
Tourism business development, vendor management, operations

Relationship-Building & Partnership Management

Proven track record building institutional partnerships (temples, hotels, tour operators)
Comfortable navigating hierarchy and meeting senior authorities
Strong network in hospitality/tourism/temple space

Language Fluency

Fluent in Marathi, Gujarati, or Hindi
Excellent English (written & verbal)

Self-Motivation & Resourcefulness

Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Good problem-solver; comfortable with ambiguity
Takes ownership

Travel Willingness

40–50% travel within MH and GJ (temple visits, yatra support, circuit testing)
Flexible with festival/peak season demands

Devotee-Centric Mindset

Genuine respect for the spiritual nature of pilgrimage
Empathetic, patient, attentive to devotee needs

Highly Valued

Personal network of temple contacts, guides, or coordinators in MH/GJ
Prior experience in temple operations or pilgrimage management
Understanding of MH & GJ temple rituals and pilgrimage circuits
CRM, travel booking, or operations software familiarity
Project management skills
Social media or marketing experience (for promoting circuits/guides)

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Compensation: ₹30,000–₹35,000/month
Travel Reimbursement: 100% reimbursement of in-region travel
Tools & Support: Access to DharmikVibes CRM, vendor networks, temple database, playbooks
Direct Collaboration: Weekly syncs with VP Operations; monthly all-hands; quarterly strategy reviews
Autonomy: You design circuits, negotiate partnerships, set strategy for MH & GJ
Growth: Direct path to Head of Western Region or VP Operations as you scale
Mission: Shaping India's spiritual travel landscape across 2 of its largest states
Flexibility: Remote-first; work from base; travel as needed
Team & Support: Central operations support (booking, CRM, finance); peer managers in other regions

EXPECTATIONS & CONFIDENTIALITY

Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all business, devotee data, vendor pricing, temple contacts
IP Assignment: All work product (itineraries, vendor lists, temple partnerships, content) created during engagement is assigned to DharmikVibes
Freelance Status: Freelance consultant; responsible for your own taxes, compliance, insurance
NDA: Sign Freelance NDA upon offer

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

Resume/CV (2 pages max)

Highlight travel, hospitality, operations, or partnership experience
Call out MH/GJ experience

Cover Note (2–3 paragraphs, 200–300 words)

Why you're passionate about this work
Your strongest MH/GJ networks or regional expertise
Your experience in partnership-building or operations
What excites you about expanding DharmikVibes in these states

Network References (Optional but Valued)

Names of 3–5 temple, guide, hotel, or transport contacts in MH/GJ
Demonstrate pre-existing relationships

Optional: Work Samples

Travel itineraries, vendor networks, partnership documentation you've created
Event or circuit logistics you've managed

ONBOARDING & FIRST 90 DAYS

Month 1: Foundation

Map MH & GJ temple landscape (40 target temples)
Meet 4–6 temples in-person; initiate partnerships
Source 15–20 guides; begin vetting
Review existing MH/GJ yatra data (from Ujjain hub)

Month 2: Acceleration

Close 6–8 temple partnerships (MOUs signed)
Onboard 25–30 guides
Design 3–4 circuits (itineraries drafted)
Lead 2–3 yatras as on-ground support

Month 3: Launch

12–15 active temple partnerships
40–50 onboarded guides
6–8 tested circuits live
Monthly circuit revenue ≥ ₹18L (at 20% take rate)

Month 6: Hit KPIs outlined above; scale to full capacity