Key Details	Value
Status	In Planning/Design (Circa Feb 2022)
Product Manager	[Shridhar G Kulkarni/Bindu Madhava]
Target Launch Date (MVP)	[December 2023]

1. Introduction & Vision

1.1 Vision Statement

To provide a sustainable digital platform that empowers busy individuals to integrate Hindu prayers, mantras, and cultural activities into their daily lives, fostering spiritual growth, cultural connection, and mental well-being.

1.2 Problem Being Solved

Busy modern lifestyles prevent regular engagement with spiritual practices, leading to increased stress and cultural disconnection. Users need a flexible, structured, and accessible way to learn and practice prayers that fits their schedule.

1.3 Target Audience

• Primary Persona (Krishna): A 35-year-old software professional living in Bengaluru, married with a young child. Krishna is stressed, wants to reconnect with his spiritual roots, but has only 15 minutes a day for practice, typically during his commute or before bed. He needs guided audio and simple instructions.
• Secondary Persona (Mrs. Deshpande): A 60-year-old homemaker who knows the prayers but struggles with memory. She needs clear text, audio playback options, and reminders to maintain routine.

2. Features & Functionality (MVP Scope)

This section details the minimum set of features required for the first release (MVP).

2.1 Core User Flows

• Onboarding: User downloads app → Selects interest level (beginner, intermediate) → Sets daily reminder time → Arrives at the Home Screen.
• Learning a New Prayer: Home Screen → Select "Browse Library" → Selects a specific Stotra → Views text alongside synchronized audio playback → Marks as learned.
• Daily Practice: Home Screen → Sees the "Daily Practice" card → Plays the curated routine audio → Receives completion acknowledgment.

2.2 Functional Requirements & User Stories

A. User Authentication (Simple)

User Story	Description
As a new user, I want to sign up easily using email/Google/Apple ID so I can save my progress.	Authentication should be low-friction.
As a returning user, I want to log in quickly so I can continue where I left off.	Session persistence is required.

B. Prayer Library & Content

User Story	Description
As a user, I want to browse prayers categorized by deity (e.g., Ganesha, Lakshmi, Shiva) so I can find relevant content.	Categorized list view required.
As a user, I want to access synchronized text (Vernacular Languages OR Sanskrit/Transliteration) and high-quality audio for each prayer so I can read along and learn pronunciation.	Audio player with synchronized text scrolling.
As a user, I can repeat the shlokas and play for me while learning line by line as traditionally learned.	Looping functionality for specific verses.
As a user, I want to mark a prayer as "learned" or "favorite" so I can track my mastery and build my own practice list.	State management for content items.

C. Daily Routine & Reminders

User Story	Description
As a user, I want to set a daily reminder (e.g., 7:00 AM) so the app prompts me to practice.	Push notification integration.
As a user, I want a "Today's Practice" curated session (a playlist of 3-5 short items) that helps me maintain consistency with minimal effort.	Automated playlist generation based on user level.
As a user, I want to listen some prayers every day that can help me learn quickly or push me towards telling them with it.	Repetition algorithm for learning.

D. Progression System

User Story	Description
As a user, I want to track my "spiritual streak" (days practiced consecutively) so I feel motivated.	Visual streak counter on home screen.
As a user, I want to unlock "next level" content (e.g., deeper rituals/philosophical concepts) once I complete a basic learning module so I feel a sense of advancement.	Gamified unlocking mechanism.

3. Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs)

• Performance: Audio playback must be smooth, even on low-bandwidth connections. App load time under 3 seconds.
• Usability: The UI must be clean, calm, and intuitive (minimal friction for busy users).
• Accessibility: Ensure basic accessibility standards for visually impaired users (e.g., screen reader compatibility for text).
• Platform: MVP will launch on Web responsive so that it can work on any OS and platforms.
• Security: User data (email, progress) must be stored securely and handled according to modern privacy standards (GDPR/local equivalents).

4. Dependencies & Assumptions

• Content Dependency: We assume the non-profit partner can reliably provide authenticated, high-quality audio recordings and accurate Sanskrit/transliterated texts and meanings. This is the project's biggest dependency.
• Volunteer Resources: The timeline assumes consistent volunteer availability from development and QA teams.
• Sustainability Model Assumption: We assume users will be willing to support the project via donation or a modest subscription fee once value is provided.

5. Metrics for Success (KPIs)

We will track the following metrics post-launch to determine if the MVP is successful:

• Monthly Active Users (MAU): Target 5,00 MAU within 12 months.
• Retention Rate: Goal of 40%+ 7-day retention (users returning for daily practice).
• Engagement: Average number of minutes spent in the app per day (Goal: 10+ minutes).
• Content Completion Rate: Percentage of users who complete the "Beginner Module" (Goal: 60%).