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Rath Yatra 2026

Let the chariot carry not just the Lord's idol, but your act of giving. Offer Anna Daan with Akshaya Chaitanya and feed thousands across Mumbai

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The Festival - What is Rath Yatra?

Rath Yatra commemorates the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, from their abode in the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, approximately 2 kilometres away. Three massive chariots are built freshly every year, pulled by thousands of devotees through the streets, as the air fills with chants of "Jai Jagannath" and hearts overflow with devotion.

And among the people, the most deserving of divine grace are those who go hungry. This Rath Yatra, let the chariot carry not just the Lord's idol, but your act of giving.

The Spiritual Connection — Anna Daan on Rath Yatra

Lord Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe, is himself deeply connected to the tradition of Mahaprasad — the sacred food offering that flows from his temple to all devotees without distinction of caste, creed, or background. Just as the festival symbolises divine outreach and inclusiveness, feeding the hungry on this day carries that same message forward: that no one — rich or poor, patient or child — should go without a meal.

When you donate on Rath Yatra, you are not performing a ritual. You are living one.

Why Donate with Akshaya Chaitanya on Rath Yatra

Akshaya Chaitanya is a Mumbai-based NGO operating under the HKM Charitable Foundation, with a mission to eradicate hunger in a sustainable and scalable way. From distributing nutritious meals to addressing underlying poverty, the organisation is committed to transforming lives across the city.

Feeds school children who arrive hungry

Across 102 municipal schools, the Bal Shiksha Ahara programme has served over 48 lakh meals, with classroom attendance improving by up to 24% between 2024 and 2026. A full stomach is the first step toward a focused, hopeful mind.

Nourishes patient families in government hospitals

The Swasthya Ahara programme has served 3,94,957 families of patients across 32 government hospitals and cancer centres, helping save over ₹47 crore in treatment-adjacent costs. When families travel from villages to Mumbai for critical medical care, they often skip meals to save every rupee for medicines. Your donation ensures they do not have to choose.

Reaches underprivileged children in slum communities

The Paushtik Ahara — Meals on Wheels programme supports informal education for 450 underprivileged children across 5 slums, combining nutrition with a pathway toward learning and dignity.

The Meaning of Donating This Day

Akshaya Chaitanya believes that the spirit of Rath Yatra finds its truest expression not just on the streets of Puri, but on the streets of Mumbai — in the hospital wards of Sion and KEM, in the classrooms of municipal schools in Dharavi and Govandi, and in the small slum communities where a hot meal is not a given, but a gift.

The word Yatra translates to pilgrimage or sacred journey. Your donation this Rath Yatra is your own sacred journey — from intention to action, from faith to food.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can donate food by visiting our website and choosing the “Donate” option and from there, follow the simple steps to make your donation.

At Akshaya Chaitanya, we maintain transparency in all our transactions. You can visit our distribution sites to see your contribution at work. We help you coordinate your visit.

Yes, all donations to Akshaya Chaitanya are tax-exempted under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

At Akshaya Chaitanya, we work with nutritionists and food safety experts to plan and prepare meals. Our aim is to provide not just meals, but nutritious meals that promote good health.

Yes, you can celebrate special occasions by donating on behalf of a loved one.

While we strive to accommodate specific requests, donations are generally directed where the need is the greatest. Please reach out to our team if you have specific preferences for your

We serve huge quantity of food everyday. Ensuring quality and consistency is the key. Hence, we don't accept in-kind donations. Akshaya Chaitanya primarily relies on monetary donations to maintain our meal programs. This allows us to ensure the quality and nutritional value of the food we distribute. However, if you wish to donate ration for a month or more from our qualified vendors, we may accept the grocery & vegetable donations. Please contact our team for more details.

Donations to Akshaya Chaitanya not only help provide nutritious meals but also indirectly contribute to education. By addressing food insecurity, we enable children and adults to focus on their education and personal development rather than worrying about their next meal.