Date & Time:  Friday 12 September 2025  8:00 AM

Place: Varanasi

Organizing mass feeding events at temples during festivals, special poojas, or religious celebrations. Key Elements of a Temple Bhandara: Purpose: Acts of charity and devotion to the deity. To serve humanity as a form of worship. Often conducted on auspicious days, festivals, or in memory of loved ones. Location: Held within or around temple premises. Arrangements vary based on the size of the temple and the number of devotees. Food Offered: Simple, vegetarian meals like puri, sabzi, halwa, rice, dal, etc. Sometimes includes region-specific dishes or sweets. Volunteers & Donors: Often organized by temple authorities or sponsored by devotees. Volunteers help with cooking, serving, and cleaning as an act of devotion (karma yoga). Spiritual Significance: Serving food is seen as serving God through people (Narayana Seva). Builds community bonds and spreads the message of equality and compassion.