Anna Danam ISKCON Nellore

Anna Danam - ISKCON Nollore
Puja

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9484950052

Puja

Contact Number

9484950052

About

At ISKCON Nellore, Anna Danam (food donation) is practiced through its association with the Annamrita–Food for Life initiative. It is ISKCON’s global vegetarian food relief program. Inspired by Srila Prabhupada’s vision that “no one within ten miles of an ISKCON temple should go hungry,” the Nellore chapter serves approximately 25,000 meals per day, feeding children in schools through the Mid-day Meal scheme in collaboration with government agencies. Started in October 2008, the Annamrita Nellore Chapter operates a high-capacity centralised kitchen on a 1.5-acre campus, distributing nutritious, sattvic meals to underprivileged children across more than 115 schools daily. The service is non‑sectarian - meals are offered regardless of caste, creed, gender, or religion. Anna Danam is considered the most precious charity in Sanatan Dharma. It is believed to bring spiritual purification and societal welfare for both giver and receiver. Devotees fulfil a deep spiritual mandate of compassion, strengthen communities and promote dharmic principles by supporting this seva.

Anna Dānam Puja begins with achamanam (purification) and sankalpam, where the devotee takes a vow to donate food selflessly. A kalash (water pot) with mango leaves and coconut is placed as a symbol of auspiciousness. The area where the food will be prepared or distributed is cleaned and sanctified. A small puja is performed by lighting a diya, offering incense (dhoop), flowers, akshat (rice), and naivedyam (offering) to Lord Vishnu or Krishna. Mantras such as "Annadāna mahā-dānam" and Sri Vishnu Sahasranama may be chanted.Before distribution, the food is offered mentally to the Lord (naivedya) and then served with devotion to beneficiaries, ideally with humility and respect. Donors may also offer prayers for world peace and well-being of all beings. The act concludes with aarti and prasadam distribution. Performing Anna Dānam with devotion is said to purify karma and bring divine blessings of abundance and spiritual merit.

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Benefits of Puja

Anna Danam makes people happy and provides food for the hungry.
When His disciples are fed with love and care, Lord Krishna is pleased.
For carrying out this excellent deed, you and your family are blessed by God.
According to the Vedas, Anna Danam is the pinnacle of charity.
It infuses your life with prosperity, luck, and pleasant vibes.
On anniversaries, birthdays, or in remembrance of loved ones, you can give Anna Danam.
It spreads love, sympathy, and generosity to all living things.
ISKCON Nellore is able to continue providing food distribution and temple services thanks to your assistance.

Place of Puja

At ISKCON Nollore

Required Things (Puja Samagri)

The puja samagri is included in the Dakshina

जल से भरा कलश (Water-filled Kalash), आम के पत्ते (Mango leaves), नारियल (Coconut), अक्षत (Akshat – चावल/Rice), फूल (Flowers), तुलसी पत्ते (Tulsi leaves), धूपबत्ती (Incense sticks), दीपक (Diya), रोली (Roli), हल्दी (Turmeric), पंचामृत (Panchamrit – दूध/Milk, दही/Curd, घी/Ghee, शहद/Honey, शक्कर/Sugar), नैवेद्य (Naivedyam – फल/फ्रूट्स या मिठाई/Sweets), प्रसाद के लिए तैयार भोजन (Cooked sattvic food for offering), पूजा थाली (Puja plate), भगवान विष्णु या कृष्ण की तस्वीर या मूर्ति (Idol or picture of Lord Vishnu/Krishna), और दक्षिणा (Dakshina for donation)

When to Perform Anna Danam ISKCON Nellore?

This Puja is performed between 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Puja Duration

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Yajman Details

  • Total Yajman: 2

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

1. What is Anna Danam?

2. Why does Anna Danam matter?

3. Who is the recipient of the Anna Danam at ISKCON Nellore?

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