India, June 28 -- Growing cultural tourism around temple towns in India could soon give rise to senior living communities around spiritual destinations, and will turn into a major growth opportunity, said Abhinandan Lodha, founder and CMD of The House of Abhinandan Lodha, during a panel discussion at the Hindustan Times' India Next Real Estate Summit 2026 on Sunday.

"As more people begin spending time in cultural and religious destinations, the ecosystem around them will naturally evolve. Healthcare, senior living, and a peaceful lifestyle were earlier limited; but I foresee that becoming much more mainstream," said Anshuman Magazine, CEO, India, SEA, MEA, CBRE, as part of the discussion.

Lodha also gave an example of Ayodhya, where the...