New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Oyo founder and group CEO Ritesh Agarwal took to social media to share how their hotel bookings data shows that spiritual tourism in on the rise in India.

"Spiritual tourism in India is on the rise, and OYO is stepping in to make your journeys more comfortable. By the end of 2025, we'll be adding 500 hotels across 12 major pilgrimage destinations-because traveling for faith shouldn't mean compromising on a good place to stay," Ritesh Agarwal wrote on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

"This isn't just about adding hotels-it's about addressing real demand," Agarwal added. He further said that with religious tourism expected to generate $59 billion...