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Let’s pay tribute of the highest calibre to someone who impacted our lives greatly departed for heavenly abode by doing a noblest deed ever in their name - feedingthe needy people.

This Pitru Paksha, we aim to serve 60,000 vulnerable family members in the Government Hospitals of Mumbai by raising Rs. 15,00,0000.

Importance Of Food Donation On Pitru Paksha?

Donating food is considered as the highest act of kindness & good karma according to the Hindu tradition. It is said that satiating hunger of the needy amongst us by donating food during the holy days of Pitru Paksha in the name of the departed ancestors, beloved family member or friend brings in abundant blessings, peace & prosperity to the donors & their families. It is also said that it brings peace & salvation to the soul of the deceased.

Our Impact

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13 M +
Meals Served
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15 K +
Beneficiaries Served
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102 +
Municipal Schools
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29 +
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 22% in 2021-23.

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Swasthya Ahara
Government Hospital Feeding Programme

Served 3,94,957 vulnerable families of patients across 29 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Pitru Paksha, alternatively called Pitri Paksha or Shradh Paksha comprises a 16-day lunar period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to honouring ancestors, primarily through the ritual of offering food. Hence, doing charity on shradh to the poor in this period is considered highly auspicious.

Donating during Pitru Paksha Shradh is regarded as a virtuous deed as it seeks the blessings of one's ancestors. Pitru Paksha Daan in the name of the departed ancestors, beloved family member or friend brings in abundant blessings, peace & prosperity to the donors & their families. And what could be better than donating food to needy children & adults for better education & healthcare during these auspicious days.

Donating online is the easiest way to feed the underprivileged people on such occasions. It eliminates all the hassle of preparing/purchasing food - then finding an organisation to go travel and donate there. Your online donation could help us feed the municipal school children and poor helpless people in the government hospitals who stay hungry for days just to cover their medical expenses of their admitted loved ones.Let’s collectively earn some divine blessings!

At Akshaya Chaitanya we have tie ups with more than 140 municipal schools and government hospitals and cancer care centres in Mumbai. We have our central kitchen in Byculla from where we deliver hot and nutritious food to about 18,000 beneficiaries every single day. You can click on the button above and select an amount to donate online. We will take care of the rest!

This year Pitru Paksha will be observed from 10th september to 25th September

At Akshaya Chaitanya we serve about 18,000+ meals every single day across 104 Municipal Schools, 29+ Government Hospitals & Cancer Care Centre & 4 schools on wheels. Even if you donate online, you can choose to visit any of our distribution sites & experience the joy of giving first hand & interact with our beneficiaries.

Yes all the donations with Akshaya Chaitanya are tax exempted under section 80G. You will receive a donation receipt over an email once the online donation process is successfully completed.
₹1,013,384
Raised of ₹25L goal
40,535
Beneficiaries
₹513384
Raised of ₹25L goal
300
Supporters

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Please find our bank details below:
Name

HKM Charitable Foundation

Bank Name

Kotak Bank

A/c Type

Savings account

Account No

6645753806

MICR

500485006

IFSC/RTGS Code

KKBK0000553

Bank Address

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