Feed the Winter Guests of Varanasi: Support Siberian Bird

Feed the Winter Guests of Varanasi: Support Siberian Bird

They fly thousands of miles trusting that someone in Kashi will feed them

Every winter, as the icy winds sweep across distant Siberia, thousands of migratory birds leave their frozen landscapes and travel across continents until they reach the warmth of Varanasi. For months, they glide over the holy Ganga, rest gently on boats, and fill the ghats with a beauty that feels almost divine.

To the people of Kashi, these birds are not ordinary visitors — they are sacred guests who choose this holy city as their home for the winter.

But what most people don’t realize is that these migratory birds survive entirely on the food offered by humans. Their long journey demands enormous energy, and without support, many struggle to survive.

This winter, we invite you to take part in a meaningful seva: Feeding the Siberian birds of Varanasi — a tradition rooted in compassion, devotion, and ecological care.

At Sunrise, They Gather With Hope in Their Eyes

“Ye panchhi hum par bharosa karke aate hain. Jab koi inhen daana deta hai, poora ghat jeevit ho jaata hai.” – Shyamlal, Boatman, Assi Ghat

This simple act of feeding birds has been part of Kashi’s spiritual identity for generations. Here, feeding any living being near the Ganga is considered an act of worship — a gesture that returns as blessings.

The Spiritual Meaning of Feeding Birds

Hindu tradition sees bird-feeding as a deeply purifying act.
Sacred texts say:

• Garuda Purana:  “He who feeds birds finds relief from hidden obstacles.”
• Manusmriti:  “Offering food to creatures of the sky brings prosperity and peace.”
• Skanda Purana (Kashi Khanda): “In Kashi, nourishing any form of life becomes tapasya.”

These teachings remind us that feeding the birds along the Ganga is not just charity — it is a sacred offering that brings inner purity and divine blessings.

Why This Bird-Feeding Seva Matters

Siberian birds face several challenges after their exhausting migration:

• They burn extreme amounts of energy traveling thousands of kilometers
• Riverbank food sources have decreased due to pollution
• Winter temperatures slow their ability to forag
• They rely on human offerings to survive the season

Your support helps provide:

• Bird-safe, nourishing grains like ragi, bajra, rice flakes, makhana, and chana
• Daily feeding programs at multiple ghats
• A cleaner, eco-friendly feeding system
• A safe environment for migratory birds to rest and recover

Helping them is not just an act of kindness — It is the preservation of a fragile winter ecosystem.

“If we stop feeding them, the birds stop coming.”

Local volunteers have observed this painful trend:

“Wetlands are shrinking, riverbanks are changing, and natural food is reducing. These birds stay alive because the people of Kashi feed them.”

By joining this campaign, you help ensure that this centuries-old winter migration continues — and that these gentle creatures survive the cold months.

Join This Heartfelt Winter Seva in Kashi

Your participation directly supports:

• Preservation of Kashi’s natural winter heritage
• Protection of migratory species
• Satvik annadaan for living beings
• Ganga seva through compassionate action
• A cycle of blessings returning to your home

Let every grain offered be a prayer.
Let every bird feed be a blessing.
Let your support be part of this sacred winter tradition.

FAQs — Bird Feeding Campaign (Varanasi)

1. Why do Siberian birds migrate to Varanasi?

They seek warmer temperatures and open water during Siberia’s harsh winters. The Ganga provides safety, warmth, and a stable habitat.

2. What type of food is safe for these migratory birds?

Healthy grains like rice flakes, bajra, ragi, seeds, and chana. We provide only bird-safe, eco-friendly foods.

3. Why do these birds depend on human feeding?

 Environmental changes, reduced river vegetation, and shrinking wetlands limit natural food sources. Human feeding ensures their survival.

4. Is feeding birds a spiritual act?

 Yes. Scriptures mention that feeding birds brings purity, peace, and divine blessings, especially near sacred rivers like the Ganga.

5. How does this campaign help the environment?

 It supports migratory bird survival, maintains the natural balance of the Ganga ecosystem, and encourages eco-friendly practices at ghats.

🌿 Feed the Winter Guests of Varanasi

The Siberian birds who fly thousands of miles to Kashi survive only because of people like you.

Support this sacred winter seva.
Help us feed thousands of migratory birds this season.

👉 Contribute Now — Let Your Kindness Take Flight ✨