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Anna Daan on Makar Sankranti, Pongal & Lohri – Begin the Harvest Season with Compassion

Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal & Lohri with the purest charity: Anna Daan. Discover the traditions, rituals, and significance of these festivals and contribute to feeding the hungry with Akshaya Chaitanya.

Significance of Makar Sankranti

Why This Day Is Spiritually Important

  1. Start of a high-energy, auspicious period
  2. Time of renewal, prosperity, and positivity
  3. Harvest season begins across most of India
  4. A day dedicated to performing Daan (charity)
  5. Mentioned in scriptures like the Puranas and the Mahabharata as one of the most Punya-giving days

Why Anna Daan Is the Holiest Form of Charity

Benefits of Anna Daan

  1. Removes obstacles and negative karma
  2. Invites prosperity and abundance
  3. Ensures blessings for family health and well-being
  4. Directly serves a basic, life-sustaining need
  5. A powerful offering at the start of Uttarayan

Rituals & Customs Performed on Makar Sankranti

  1. Holy Bath

    People bathe in sacred rivers like Ganga, Kaveri, and Godavari for purification.

  2. Offering Arghya to the Sun

    A prayer of gratitude to Surya Dev for light, warmth, and life.

  3. Preparing Traditional Foods

    1. Tilgul
    2. Pongal
    3. Khichdi
    4. Pitha
    5. Sugarcane delights

  4. Performing Daan

    Most people choose:

    a. Anna Daan

    b. Til Daan

    c. Vastra Daan

    d. Dakshina

  5. Flying Kites / Lighting Bonfires

    Activities symbolising joy, renewal, and rising above negativity.

Why Donate Through Akshaya Chaitanya?

  1. Meals to caregivers of the patients in hospitals
  2. Mid-day meals for children
  3. Food support during emergencies
  4. Special festival-day feeding

How does Your Contribution Supports

  1. Homeless individuals
  2. Underprivileged children
  3. Families in distress
  4. Hospital attendants

Make Your Offering of Annadaan on Makar Sankranti

Every ₹25 = 1 Meal

MealsDonation
Feed 10 People₹250
Feed 40 People₹1,000
Feed 100 People₹2,500
Feed 200 People₹5,000
Feed 500 People₹12,500
Feed 1,000 People₹25,000

Our Impact

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19.8 M +
Meals Served
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2.2 M +
Beneficiaries Served
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157 +
Municipal Schools
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31 +
Govt Hospitals

Our feeding Initiatives

Bal Shiksha Ahara
Municipal School Meals Programme

48,04,484 meals across 102 municipal Birthday schools improved classroom attendance by up to 24% in 2024-2025.

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Swasthya Ahara
Government Hospital Feeding Programme

Served 3,94,957 families of patients across 32 Govt. Hospitals and Cancer Center to help save over 47 Cr. towards treatment.

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Paushtik Ahara
Meals on Wheels Programme

Serving to support informal education for 450 underprivileged children in 5 slums.

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Beneficiary Diaries

Why Donate for the New Year?

  • Celebrate with Purpose:A New Year donation helps feed those who need it most, spreading true joy and hope as we step into the year ahead.
  • Trusted Impact:As a leading NGO in Mumbai, we serve hot, nutritious meals to children, families, and hospital patients every day.
  • Light Up Lives:Every meal donated brings warmth, happiness, and relief to underprivileged communities, making the New Year truly special for those in need.

Why Donate Food on Makar Sankranti?

  • Make an Impact: By donating food on Makar Sankranti, you help feed thousands of underprivileged families, children, and hospital patients across Mumbai.
  • Celebrate Abundance: Sankranti and Pongal are about sharing the harvest of prosperity—charitable giving spreads joy and blessings.
  • Join a Trusted NGO: Akshaya Chaitanya is a leading NGO in Mumbai, delivering hot, nutritious meals daily to the poor and underserved

How Your Donation Makes an Impact

  • Donate on New Year 2024: Start the New Year with compassion by supporting patients in hospitals who struggle to afford food.
  • Make a Difference:Your New Year donation enables us to serve over 16,000+ meals daily across Mumbai, nourishing children, families, and hospital patients in need.
  • Transform Lives: Charitable giving this New Year isn’t just a donation – it’s hope shared and lives transformed.

How Your Makar Sankranti Donation Helps

  • Donate to Children: Your contributions help feed children in municipal schools who rely on us for their daily nourishment.
  • Donate to Hospitals: Support patients in government hospitals who often skip meals to save for medical costs.
  • Donate to the Poor: Every food donation brings relief to families struggling with hunger during this festive season.
    • Join hands with us this Makar Sankranti and Pongal to ensure no one sleeps hungry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your food donation supports Akshaya Chaitanya’s mission to fight hunger. We serve hot, nutritious meals daily to over 16,000+ beneficiaries, including children in schools, patients in hospitals, and families in need across Mumbai.

Yes, you can easily make online donations for Pongal through our secure platform. With just a few clicks, you can contribute to feeding the poor and spreading happiness during this auspicious time.

Absolutely! You can make a Makar Sankranti donation or Pongal donation on behalf of a loved one. It’s a unique way to honor their values and share the joy of giving during the festival.

Akshaya Chaitanya is a trusted NGO in Mumbai, serving meals to underprivileged communities across schools, hospitals, and slums. If you’re looking for a “trusted NGO near me” to make your Makar Sankranti donation, you’ve come to the right place.

Makar Sankranti and Pongal are festivals of harvest and abundance, symbolizing sharing and gratitude. Donating food during these festivals reflects the true spirit of charitable giving, helping the poor and underprivileged celebrate with dignity.

Because feeding someone during the start of Uttarayan is believed to bring immense blessings and remove obstacles.

All three mark the harvest season and represent gratitude, abundance, and the importance of sharing food.

Holy bath, Surya puja, preparing festive foods, charity, feeding birds and cows, and community celebration.

Absolutely. Helping someone in need is always meaningful—festival or not.

Yes, all donations to Akshaya Chaitanya are secure and eligible for Section 80G tax exemption. You will receive a receipt via email upon completing your donation.

By donating food, you help us provide nourishment to thousands of underprivileged individuals. Every contribution fuels our mission to end hunger, spreading blessings and smiles during this important festival.

Make This New Year a Celebration of Giving

The promise of New Year 2024 is best celebrated through compassion and kindness. Your New Year donations help us serve meals to thousands, ensuring no one goes hungry as we welcome the year ahead.

Click Here to Donate Now and Share the Joy!

Make This Makar Sankranti and Pongal a Festival of Giving

This festive season, let’s go beyond celebrations. Donate food, spread happiness, and transform lives. Akshaya Chaitanya is your trusted partner in charitable giving, ensuring your generosity reaches the people who need it most.

Donate Now to Make a Difference!

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HKM Charitable Foundation

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Kotak Bank

A/c Type

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Account No

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500485006

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