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Donate on Pongal: Celebrate Gratitude, Abundance & Compassion Through Anna Daan

Pongal is more than a harvest festival. It is a sacred reminder of gratitude, abundance, and sharing. Celebrated with deep devotion across parts of South India, Pongal marks a time when families come together to thank nature, the Sun God, cattle, and farmers for prosperity and food security.

At Akshaya Chaitanya, Pongal holds special significance. As an organisation committed to Anna Daan (the donation of food), we believe that the true essence of Pongal is fulfilled when no one goes hungry during a festival that celebrates abundance.

What Is Pongal and Why Is It Celebrated?

Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated every year in mid-January, coinciding with the Sun’s northward journey (Uttarayan). The word “Pongal” means “to boil over”, symbolising abundance and prosperity. Food is central to all four days, making Pongal one of the most spiritually aligned festivals for Anna Daan on Pongal.

Cultural & Regional Names of Pongal

Pongal is known by different names across India:

  • Pongal – Tamil Nadu
  • Makara Sankranti – Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
  • Suggi / Sankranthi Habba – Karnataka
  • Pedda Panduga – Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

Despite regional differences, the core emotion remains the same: gratitude and sharing.

The Impact of Your Donation

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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20.0 M +
Meals Served
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2.4 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

Anna Daan (food donation) is considered the most auspicious and impactful donation on Pongal. As a harvest festival that honors food and abundance, donating meals to those in need is believed to bring spiritual merit and blessings.

You can donate through Akshaya Chaitanya’s official donation channels to support food distribution initiatives across Bangalore. Online donations are simple and ensure timely meal service to beneficiaries.

Yes, donations made for Anna Daan through registered NGOs like Akshaya Chaitanya are eligible for tax benefits under applicable Indian income tax laws, subject to compliance requirements.

Pongal celebrates harvest, gratitude, and food abundance. Sharing food with the hungry during this time holds deep spiritual significance and reflects the true essence of the festival—gratitude, generosity, and community welfare.

Yes, many donors choose to offer Anna Daan on Pongal in remembrance or honor of loved ones, making the act of giving both meaningful and spiritually fulfilling.

No. Pongal, also celebrated as Sankranti, is observed across South India. Donations benefit people from all communities, irrespective of language, region, or background.

Freshly cooked, nutritious vegetarian meals are prepared in hygienic community kitchens, ensuring both quality and food safety for all beneficiaries.

Yes, corporates and teams often sponsor bulk meals during Pongal as part of CSR initiatives, employee engagement, and festive social responsibility programs.

Yes, secure online donation options are available, allowing donors to contribute conveniently from anywhere while ensuring transparency and impact.

Beyond festival-day meals, Pongal donations help sustain ongoing hunger relief, nutrition support, and food security programs that serve vulnerable communities throughout the year.

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.

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HKM Charitable Foundation

Bank Name

Kotak Bank

A/c Type

Savings account

Account No

6645753806

MICR

500485006

IFSC/RTGS Code

KKBK0000553

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Ilyas Mohammed Khan Estate, Road no.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034