# Religious Prayer Booths The 'Pray-O-Mat' Lets You Get Your Praying in on the Go By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prayomat References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/news/pray-o-mat-the-simple-solution-for-getting-blessings-on-the-go.html) & [mancunianmatters](http://mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/30074656-converted-photo-booth-becomes-pray-o-mat-providing-spiritual-retreat-manchester-uni) The Pray-O-Mat is perfect for religious people on the run. The device, which was designed by Oliver Sterm from Germany, makes praying convenient. His design for the Pray-O-Mat looks exactly like a [photo booth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-booth). The booth holds over 300 prayers and is available in 65 different languages. The on-the-go religious experience is hoping to help people of faith get their [daily dose of prayer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vakti-app) in even while they're out and about. All users have to do is pop in 50 cents, select their favorite prayer on the touch screen and pray along with it. These [religious booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-spirit-guide), which were first seen in Germany, will be making their debut around the U.K. They're being installed in 'multi-faith spaces,' according to Oddity Central. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Religion:** The Pray-O-Mat demonstrates the trend of providing on-the-go religious experiences for busy individuals. - **Multilingual Praying:** The availability of the Pray-O-Mat in 65 different languages highlights the trend of catering to diverse and multicultural religious communities. - **Technology-enhanced Spirituality:** The touch screen interface and digital prayer selection of the Pray-O-Mat exemplify the trend of integrating technology with spiritual practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Religious Services:** The introduction of religious prayer booths presents an opportunity for religious organizations to provide convenient and accessible prayer experiences for their members. - **Entertainment and Amusement:** The Pray-O-Mat, resembling a photo booth, can disrupt the entertainment industry by offering a unique and engaging religious experience for individuals seeking spiritual connection while on the go. - **Translation and Localization:** The Pray-O-Mat's availability in 65 different languages opens up opportunities for translation and localization companies to provide services tailored to religious texts and prayers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hiking-Focused Prayer Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muslim-hikers.md) - [Makeup Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express.md) - [Revamped Modern Phone Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-booth-1.md) - [Virtual Faith-Based Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sri-mandir.md) - [Stunning Cause-Supporting Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prayerbowls.md) - [Religious AI Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamosque-app.md) - [AI-Powered Poem Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poem-booth.md) - [Judgment-Free Confession Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-confession-booth.md) - [Gourmet Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-chef-chulchul-box.md)