45 Community Kitchens In Ayodhya And 7 Other Places Offering Free Food To Devotees
In a heartwarming initiative, spiritual kitchens across India, including Ayodhya, are planning to serve free meals to those in need. This is inspired by the philanthropic traditions of holy places; these kitchens show compassion, aiming to provide comfort to diverse communities. Such ventures showcase the profound impact of spirituality on the society.
Between January and mid-March, a reported 25,000 devotees will have access to free food from 45 community kitchens¡ªbeing run by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust¡ªin Ayodhya. Donations including food grains started coming in after the Trust issued an appeal in October last year.
Such efforts demonstrate the spirit of communal harmony and the willingness of people to contribute towards the well-being of others. Community kitchens play a crucial role in providing food to those in need or the lone traveller simply passing through the city.
A reported 25,000 devotees will have access to free food from 45 community kitchens in Ayodhya | Twitter
It's worth celebrating the charitable activities undertaken by the religious trust and organisations in Ayodhya, contributing to the larger tradition of compassion and service. Initiatives like these serve a greater purpose in society and also foster a sense of unity among people from diverse backgrounds.
7 places of worship offering free food to devotees
1. Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) - Amritsar, Punjab
Golden Temple Gives Free Meals To Thousands Of People As Part Of Initiative "Langar" |Unsplash
Golden Temple in Amritsar is one of the holiest Sikh shrines. The initiative langar (community kitchen), which is well known to the people of India, here serves free vegetarian meals to an astounding number of people every day, irrespective of their caste, creed, or religion.
2. Jagannath Temple - Puri, Odisha
Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha | Wikipedia
Jagannath Temple in Puri is known for its Rath Yatra festival. The temple runs one of the largest kitchens in the world, and the Anand Bazaar within the temple complex serves free meals to thousands of pilgrims and visitors every day.
3. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple - Shirdi, Maharashtra
Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Shirdi, Maharashtra serves free food to many | Wikipedia
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple provides free meals to devotees in the form of prasad. The temple follows the tradition of offering food to all of its visitors, continuing the legacy of Sai Baba to serve and help the needy.
4. Vaishno Devi Temple - Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
Vaishno Devi temple offers free meals to pilgrims through the Aahar Kendra | Pilgrimage Tour Packages
Vaishno Devi Temple, nestled in the Trikuta Mountains, offers free meals to pilgrims through the Aahar Kendra. The initiative aims to provide nutritious food to the devotees making the relentless journey to the temple.
5. Akshardham Temple - Delhi
The temple provides meals to the needy | Akshardham
Akshardham Temple in Delhi, dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, serves free meals to devotees through its bhojanalya. The temple's charitable activities align with the principles of service and compassion that the temple follows.
6. Siddhivinayak Temple - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Mumbai Tourism
Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple runs a prasad distribution system where devotees receive free meals as divine bliss after seeking the deity's blessings.
7. Sripuram Golden Temple - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Sripuram Golden Temple - Vellore, Tamil Nadu | Shri Laxmi Narayan Golden Temple
The Sripuram Golden Temple, also known as the Lakshmi Narayan Golden Temple, not only attracts devotees but also serves free South Indian meals to visitors. The temple's charitable activities include providing meals to all those who come to seek blessings.
All of the above holy places exemplify the spirit of selfless service towards the society.
