If you are new to Kayastha Setu, or you are helping your parents or grandparents start using it, this guide is for you. We will go step by step, in simple words, and explain how the app works in Hindi and English. You do not need to be a technology expert. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use Kayastha Setu.
Step 1: Choose Your Language
When you open the app for the first time, it asks you to choose a language. The whole app works in Hindi, English, Marathi and Bengali. Most families choose Hindi or English. Do not worry if you choose wrongly – you can change the language any time later.
Many features also show both Hindi and English together. For example, the Panchang shows today’s tithi in Hindi and English, and Gita Saar gives the meaning of each shloka in both languages.
Step 2: Log In Safely
Login is simple and safe:
- Enter your mobile number.
- Type the OTP you receive.
- Set a 4-digit Setu PIN. Every new login will ask for this PIN.
Your account works on one device at a time. If someone logs in on a new phone, the old phone is logged out and shows on a map where the new login happened. If you forget your PIN, a linked family member can confirm it is you, the team can do a selfie check, or you can wait 24 hours (the logged-in phone can cancel this).
Step 3: Meet Kaya, Your Helper
If you do not like searching through menus, use Kaya, the AI assistant on the home screen. Tap the mic and speak, or type. Kaya understands Hindi and English and can open the right section for you. You can ask things like:
- “Aaj ka panchang batao”
- “Lucknow mein doctor”
- “Mere liye koi job hai?”
This is the easiest way for elders to begin.
Step 4: Explore the Main Features
Here is a quick table of the features most beginners use first:
| Feature | What it does | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Panchang | Tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, sunrise, sunset and festivals for your location | Free |
| Family Tree | Build your vansh vriksh with photos and dates | Free |
| Family Directory | Search families by name, city, occupation or sub-community | Premium (3 full contacts a day free) |
| SOS Emergency | Send your live location to up to 5 contacts | Free |
| Blood Donors | Find donors by blood group and city | Free |
| Community Timeline | Share posts, photos and wishes | Free |
Features for Devotion and Daily Prayer
Many elders start their morning with the app. Here is what they enjoy:
- Live Aarti & Darshan – the home screen shows when an aarti is live. Tap to join.
- Darshan, Aarti & Bhajan – play aartis like Shri Chitragupta Vandana and Om Jai Jagdish Hare with Hindi lyrics on screen.
- Digital Mala – choose Rudraksha, Tulsi or another mala, pick 11, 21, 51 or 108, and tap anywhere to move one bead. A bell rings when the mala is complete.
- Gita Saar – read shlokas in Sanskrit with simple Hindi and English meaning, and listen as each word lights up.
Features for Family and Celebrations
- Birthdays, Wishes & Gifts – a morning reminder of whose birthday it is, with one-tap wishes.
- Shubh Sandesh – pick a good morning card, tap “Use Mine” to add your photo and name, and share on WhatsApp.
- Kayastha Gyan – read about Shri Chitragupta ji, the 12 vansh and Kalam-Dawat puja in Hindi or English.
- Recipes & Parampara – family recipes, rituals and lok geet.
- Aaj Kya Banaye? – Rasoi Sakhi suggests dishes by meal, diet and time, with step-by-step recipes.
Features for Practical Help
- Kayastha Jobs – choose “Job chahiye” or “Job post karni hai”. Searching and applying is free.
- Doctor, Vakil & Professionals – find a doctor, advocate, CA or pandit ji by city.
- Room, Flat & PG – find a safe place to stay from community families.
- Marketplace – buy from Kayastha-owned businesses and order on WhatsApp.
Fun for Children and the Whole Family
Kids Zone has more than 20 safe, ad-free games, including the Hindi-English word puzzle Shabd Setu. Every Sunday evening, join Gyan Mahasangram, the live quiz where Computer Mahashay reads each question aloud in Hindi and English, and the options switch between both languages.
Free or Premium?
Most features are free. Premium costs ₹149 per month (GST included) and unlocks the full Family Directory, Matrimony, Astro AI and posting jobs, along with the blue Verified badge. You can start with the free features and decide later.
Simple Tips for Beginners
- Fill your profile and choose your up-jaati so relatives can find you.
- Add emergency contacts in SOS on the very first day.
- Ask Kaya whenever you are confused.
- Report anything on the timeline that does not belong.
That is all you need to begin. Take it slowly, try one feature each day, and soon the app will feel like home. Welcome to Kayastha Setu – we are happy to have your family with us.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages does Kayastha Setu support?
The whole app works in Hindi, English, Marathi and Bengali, and you can change the language any time.
How do I log in?
Enter your mobile number, type the OTP and set a 4-digit Setu PIN, which is asked on every new login.
What if I find the menus confusing?
Use Kaya, the assistant on the home screen. Speak or type in Hindi or English and Kaya opens the right section.
