Annadanam – Celebrate by Sharing
Birthdays…Marriage Anniversaries….Momentous day
On every occasion we celebrate while we forget that in India most of the people are not even able to fend themselves. One time meal is so difficult to gain for them while in most of the restaurants, marriages, half eaten plates shine on the tables after every event and so much food gets wasted. God is Food, even the biggest atheist cannot deny that for all the philosophies and concepts do not stand a chance if the hunger of body is not satiated.
Even during the days we want to remember the divine souls who have left us, we can gain the benefit by way of providing food to the needy and deprived souls.
The word Annadanam in Sanskrit literally means offering or sharing (danam) of food (annam). All across the Indian subcontinent Annadanam or prasada viniyogam (offering being distributed) is a part of each and every festival or ceremony. The importance of food is stressed in ancient scriptures including the Vedas, Upanisads, Dharma Sastras, Dhamma Padas and others. Taittiriya Upanishad declares, ‘All life force comes from food.’ (annam vai pranah) and “Let food be produced in plenty” (annam bahu kurveet). Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna declares, “From food all beings are evolved” (annad bhavanti bhutani). Manu Dharma Sastra declares, “regard the guest as a deity” (‘atithih devo bhava’) plainly expresses this worldwide tradition among ancient societies that deities may move upon the earth in human guise, and that one should therefore regard them with the utmost courtesy and respect and hospitality–including the offering of food items. Annadanams are conducted with this very principle in mind, for among the hungry crowd there may also be the anonymous genuine devotee, saint or even a deva or deity. Indeed, each and every poor person is regarded in this way, as expressed in the Sanskrit saying daridra Narayana (“God dwells in the poor person”).
Come celebrate every divine moment by sharing meals with those who need them and we shall feed them.
Indian Cheques to be sent in the name of Soul Searchers payable in Delhi. One time Annadanam for 150 needy and hungry people will cost Rs. 3000/-
| Amount | No. of People |
| Rs.5000/- | 250 People |
| Rs.4000/- | 200 People |
| Rs.3000/- | 150 People |
| Rs.1500/- | 75 People |
Please send your cheques along with the contribution form. Annadanam Contribution Form
