DharmikHub Manager — Bihar (Patna/Gaya)
Compensation: ₹3.6L – ₹4.2L • No equity
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position Title: DharmikHub Manager — Bihar Company: DharmikVibes (DIVVIB LIFESTYLE PVT LTD) Employment Type: Full-Time, Freelance Consultant Location: Patna or Gaya, Bihar (work from hub location; 20–40% travel within Bihar + neighboring states) Reporting To: VP Operations / Head of DharmikHubs Compensation: ₹30,000–₹35,000/month Joining Timeline: Immediate to 30 days
ABOUT DHARMIKVIBES
DharmikVibes is reimagining spiritual pilgrimage for modern devotees. We're not a travel company—we're a spiritual ecosystem builder.
Our Products:
DharmikYatra: Curated packaged pilgrimages DharmikHubs: Physical sacred spaces in pilgrimage cities where devotees gather, plan, and embark DharmikGuide: Vetted priests, pandits, spiritual guides Live Temple Experiences: Darshan bookings, sevas, prasad, VIP access DharmikWellness: Spiritual wellness programs
Strategic Initiative: Bihar Government Spiritual Tourism Pilot
DharmikVibes is the lead partner in a 12-month state-sponsored spiritual tourism pilot Coverage: Magadha circuit (Bodh Gaya, Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Vaishali, Patna) Goal: Showcase sacred Bihar to devotees worldwide; position Bihar as India's premier Buddhist + Hindu pilgrimage destination CM meeting and formal MOU in progress
THE ROLE: DharmikHub Manager — Bihar
You will be the on-ground founder-equivalent for DharmikVibes in Bihar. You'll launch, build, and operate the DharmikHub in Patna or Gaya—a physical sacred space that becomes the heartbeat of devotee engagement across the Magadha circuit.
Your core mission:
Launch and operate the physical DharmikHub space (reception, events, consultations, partnerships) Serve as the primary voice/face of DharmikVibes for Bihar devotees and temples Design and execute the Magadha yatra circuit (Bodh Gaya, Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Vaishali) Build temple partnerships across Bihar sacred sites Grow the DharmikGuide network (priests, pandits, local guides, coordinators) Lead the Bihar government spiritual tourism pilot (state-sponsored expansion) Scale devotee operations during peak seasons and festival windows
This is high-visibility, high-autonomy leadership work. You're not managing operations from a desk—you're the on-ground leader building DharmikVibes' flagship hub in a state with massive spiritual and political importance. You'll work closely with temple authorities, state government officials, and our central team.
You'll report directly to VP Operations and have quarterly access to founders. You have full P&L ownership for Bihar operations within the DharmikVibes framework.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- DharmikHub Operations & Devotee Experience (30% of time)
The Hub Space:
Physical location in Patna or Gaya (recommended: near Vishnupad Ghat in Gaya or a central Patna location) Typical setup: 1,200–1,500 sq ft, reception, consultation room, library/resource center, meditation/prayer space, tea/hospitality area Staffing: You as manager + 1–2 part-time associates/interns
Day-to-Day:
Manage hub operations: cleanliness, scheduling, resources, utilities, security Greet and assist devotees: understand their pilgrimage intentions, suggest circuits, connect with guides Conduct hub-based yatra consultations: match devotees with guides, customize itineraries, coordinate bookings Organize weekly/monthly hub events: spiritual talks, guide introduction meetups, devotee gatherings, workshops (e.g., "Introduction to Bodh Gaya," "Rituals of the Magadha Circuit") Track devotee feedback via feedback cards/digital surveys; log issues and resolutions
Success Metrics:
Hub foot traffic: 50–100 devotees/month (Month 1–2), scaling to 200–300/month by Month 6 Hub-to-yatra conversion rate: ≥ 30% of visitors → active yatra bookings Devotee NPS (hub experience): ≥ 8.5/10 Event attendance: ≥ 20–30 people per event by Month 4 Hub operational uptime: 99% (closed only for planned holidays/maintenance)
Examples of Work:
A family walks into the hub seeking guidance on Bodh Gaya pilgrimage. You spend 30 min understanding their story (2-day trip, interested in Buddhist history), recommend a circuit, match them with an English-speaking Buddhist guide, coordinate logistics, and send them off with a blessing. Plan a "Welcome to Magadha" talk featuring a local historian + DharmikGuide. Host 40 devotees, screen testimonials from past yatras, discuss circuit options. Result: 5 yatra bookings. Track feedback: "Guide was knowledgeable but spoke too fast." Relay to guide + central team; adjust guide briefing; follow up with devotee.
- Bihar Circuit Development & Yatra Operations (25% of time)
The Magadha Circuit: Core circuit: Bodh Gaya (2 days) → Gaya Vishnupad (0.5 day) → Nalanda Ruins (0.5 day) → Rajgir (1 day) → Vaishali (0.5 day) → Patna Ashoka Museum (0.5 day)
Sub-circuits:
Buddhist Circuit: Bodh Gaya → Nalanda → Rajgir → Vaishali (4–5 days) Ganges Yatra: Gaya Vishnupad → Patna (2–3 days) Heritage Trail: Nalanda Ruins → Rajgir hot springs → Ancient sites (2–3 days)
Day-to-Day:
Refine Magadha circuit itineraries based on seasonal changes, temple schedules, devotee feedback Build vendor networks: bus operators, hotels (3–5 star and budget), dharamshalas, restaurants, local coordinators Negotiate pricing: ₹800–₹1.5K/room (3-star hotel), ₹300–₹500/room (dharamshala), ₹50–₹100/meal, ₹40–₹60/km transport Execute yatra operations during peak seasons: coordinate transport, guides, stays, meals, schedule changes Document learnings: What worked? What flopped? Iterate.
Success Metrics:
2–3 fully tested circuits by Month 4 Circuit booking rate: ≥ 5–8 yatras per circuit/month by Month 6 Circuit revenue per yatra: ≥ ₹1.8L–₹2.2L (at 20–22% take rate) Vendor satisfaction: Hotel/transport NPS ≥ 8/10 Circuit repeat rate: ≥ 20% of devotees book another circuit within 12 months Logistics on-time performance: ≥ 98% (delays, cancellations < 2%)
Examples of Work:
Month 1: Map Magadha circuit; identify 5–10 hotels per destination; source 2–3 transport operators; draft itinerary Month 2: Negotiate rates; finalize contracts; coordinate with temple scheduling Month 3: Test circuit yourself: travel for 5 days, overnight at each location, verify quality, meet guides and hotel staff Month 4: Launch "Magadha Spiritual Journey" to devotees; onboard first 3–5 yatras Ongoing: Update circuit based on feedback; adjust for monsoon season, festival windows, accessibility changes
- Temple Network Building & Government Partnerships (20% of time)
Key Temples (Bihar):
Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi Temple (World Heritage Site; Buddhist pilgrimage epicenter) Gaya Vishnupad Temple (Hindu; highly sacred for ancestor rituals) Nalanda Archaeological Site (Buddhist ruins; UNESCO World Heritage) Rajgir Gridhakuta Peak + Nalanda Ruins (Jain + Buddhist) Vaishali Ashoka Pillar + Buddhist sites Patna Ashoka Museum + Atmananda Mahadev Temple
Day-to-Day:
Build partnerships with temple authorities and heritage site managers Negotiate darshan access, VIP protocols, sevas, and revenue-sharing terms Onboard temples for live darshan listings, sankalp services (pujas on behalf of devotees) Manage government partnerships: State Tourism, Archaeological Survey, CM office liaison Document partnerships and maintain temple contact database
Government Pilot (Bihar):
Serve as DharmikVibes' primary liaison for the 12-month spiritual tourism pilot Prepare CM meeting materials (impact metrics, success stories, expansion roadmap) Coordinate with Chief Secretary's office on pilot progress, metrics, next milestones Lead state tourism seminars/workshops showcasing Magadha circuit Report monthly pilot KPIs to founders and state officials
Success Metrics:
6–8 active temple partnerships (signed MOUs) by Month 6 Live darshan/sankalp integration at 4–5 temples by Month 9 Government pilot milestones met (on schedule) Temple NPS (partner satisfaction) ≥ 8.5/10 Repeat darshan fulfillment: ≥ 90% (temples honor commitments)
Examples of Work:
Month 1: Meet Bodh Gaya temple authorities; understand darshan protocols, VIP access, seva availability; pitch DharmikVibes partnership (free darshan booking service in exchange for 10% commission on packaged yatra revenue) Month 2: Negotiate MOUs with Gaya Vishnupad and Nalanda site authorities Month 3: Onboard first temple for live darshan listing; test with 2–3 pilot yatras Month 3–4: Prepare CM meeting materials; coordinate state government meetings; get formal approval for pilot expansion Ongoing: Quarterly temple stakeholder meetings; manage community relations; resolve disputes
- DharmikGuide Network & Local Ecosystem (15% of time)
Day-to-Day:
Source priests, pandits, Buddhist monks/teachers, tour guides, local coordinators across Bihar Vet for authenticity, knowledge depth, language capability, temperament Onboard approved guides onto DharmikGuide platform Build region-specific guide lists (Buddhist guides for Nalanda, Hindu pandits for Gaya, etc.) Organize monthly guide meetups at the hub (knowledge-sharing, feedback, relationship-building)
Guide Types:
Priests/Pandits: Gaya Vishnupad, Bodh Gaya (for ritual pujas, ancestor rites, sankalps) Buddhist Teachers: Nalanda, Rajgir (for Buddhist philosophy, meditation, history) Tour Guides: Multilingual guides for circuit-wide logistics and site interpretation Local Coordinators: Ground fixers who handle transport, meals, logistics
Success Metrics:
20–30 guides onboarded by Month 4 40–50 guides by Month 6 Guide satisfaction (re-booking rate): ≥ 65% per guide Guide NPS (devotee feedback): ≥ 8.5/10 Guide training completion: 100% of guides attend hub orientation
Examples of Work:
Interview Buddhist teacher in Nalanda: assess knowledge of Buddhist texts, teaching style, English proficiency. Check credentials via monastery. Invite to hub for an introductory talk. Vet pandit in Gaya: Ask about rituals (Pind Daan, Tarpan), scriptural knowledge. Confirm temple affiliation. Test with 2–3 devotee sessions before full onboarding. Host monthly guide meetup: 15 guides gather, discuss recent feedback, share learnings, network. DharmikVibes provides tea/snacks.
- Devotee Operations & Festival Support (10% of time)
Day-to-Day:
Lead on-ground support during high-demand windows: Sawan (Jul–Aug), Navratri (Sep–Oct), Diwali (Oct–Nov), Kartik (Nov–Dec) Regional festivals: Makar Sakranti (Jan), Magha Purnima (Feb, major pilgrimage season to Gaya) Handle real-time problem-solving: transport breakdowns, hotel issues, guide cancellations, weather disruptions, medical emergencies Coordinate 24/7 devotee support (phone/WhatsApp) during active yatras Support central DharmikVibes team with urgent operational needs
Success Metrics:
Zero "critical" operational failures per festival window Operational escalation resolution time: ≤ 4 hours Devotee satisfaction during festival windows (NPS): ≥ 8.5/10 Average yatra occupancy during peak season: ≥ 80%
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Must-Haves
Bihar Base or Deep Connection
Born/raised in Bihar, or 5+ years residence, or strong family ties Intimate knowledge of Magadha pilgrimage landscape Relationships with temple authorities, local officials, or spiritual community leaders
3–5 Years of Operations, Hospitality, or Partnership Experience
Hospitality background (hotel management, guest experience, operations) Travel/tourism business development Temple/ashram operations or spiritual organization management Event coordination or large-scale logistics Government relations or institutional partnership building
Leadership & Team Management
Comfortable managing a small team (2–4 people) Experience with P&L ownership (even if small) Comfortable wearing multiple hats (operations, partnerships, events, devotee service)
Government Relations & Institutional Comfort
Experience working with government bodies (state tourism, local administration) Comfortable in meetings with Chief Secretary, ministers, or senior officials Understands bureaucratic processes and relationship-building
Language Fluency
Hindi + English (fluent, written & spoken) Maithili, Magahi, or Odia (a plus) Comfortable communicating with temples, devotees, and government officials
Devotee-Centric Mindset
Genuine respect for the spiritual significance of pilgrimage Empathetic, patient, attentive to devotee needs Understands this is sacred work, not transactional tourism
Highly Valued
Personal network of temple contacts, local guides, or government officials in Bihar Prior experience in temple operations, ashram management, or heritage site management Understanding of Bihar's pilgrimage circuits and spiritual geography CRM, travel booking, or operations software familiarity Event management or community building experience Social media / PR skills for promoting the hub and pilot
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Compensation: ₹30,000–₹35,000/month Travel Reimbursement: 100% reimbursement of in-state travel Hub Resources: DharmikVibes provides hub lease, utilities, basic furniture, CRM access, vendor networks Team Support: Part-time hub associate(s); central operations team support (booking, finance) Direct Access: Weekly syncs with VP Operations; monthly founder check-ins; quarterly strategy reviews Leadership Role: You own Bihar operations; high visibility within DharmikVibes and state government Growth: Direct path to VP Operations or Regional Director as you scale Mission Alignment: Directly shaping Bihar's spiritual tourism future; supporting government's development agenda Flexibility: Remote-first work; flexible hours; work from hub or field as needed Peer Network: Connect with hub managers in other regions; share learnings and best practices
EXPECTATIONS & CONFIDENTIALITY
Freelance Engagement
Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all business, devotee data, vendor pricing, government partnership details IP Assignment: All work product (itineraries, vendor lists, temple partnerships, hub content) created during engagement is assigned to DharmikVibes Freelance Status: You are a 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 hospitality, operations, or partnership experience Call out Bihar connections and any government relations experience
Cover Note (2–3 paragraphs, 200–300 words)
Why you're passionate about building a spiritual hub in Bihar Your connection to Bihar and the Magadha region Your experience in operations or partner management at scale What excites you about the government pilot opportunity
Network References (Optional but Valued)
Names of 3–5 temple contacts, government officials, hotel/transport partners, or spiritual leaders in Bihar Demonstrate pre-existing relationships we can build on
Optional: Work Samples
Event or hub operations you've managed Partnership documentation or MOUs you've negotiated Hub/hospitality design ideas or concepts
ONBOARDING & FIRST 90 DAYS
Month 1: Setup
Secure hub location (lease negotiation, basic setup) Meet 4–6 major temple authorities (Bodh Gaya, Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir) Source 8–10 guides; begin vetting Coordinate CM meeting preparation
Month 2: Launch
Hub soft launch (quiet operations; gather feedback) 4–6 temple partnerships signed (MOUs) 15–20 guides onboarded First government official meeting; pilot roadmap finalized
Month 3: Growth
Hub grand opening (with state tourism official + temple representative) First public event (50+ attendees) First 5–10 yatras launched ₹8L–₹10L monthly circuit revenue (at 20% take rate) Government pilot formally announced
Month 6: Hit KPIs outlined above; hub becomes self-sustaining operation with national recognition