Honour Your Ancestors by Serving Annadaan at Kailash Math, Varanasi

Serving holy men during Pitru Paksha is serving your forefathers. Join Kailash Math’s Annadaan drive in Kashi and offer food, faith, and remembrance.” 

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Pitru Paksha: A Sacred Fortnight of Remembrance

In Hindu tradition, Pitru Paksha is the most sacred time of the year to honour our forefathers. It is believed that during these 15 days, from 7th September to 21st September 2025, the souls of our ancestors come closer to accept offerings made by their descendants. The acts of food donation (Annadaan) performed at this time not only satisfy those who have renounced the world but also reach our ancestors as blessings across generations.

Serving the Living Embodiments of Our Ancestors

During Pitru Paksha, sadhus, saints, brahmins, and young batuks (student priests) are regarded as the carriers of divine grace and the representatives of our ancestors. To serve them with humility is considered a way of fulfilling our sacred duty (Shraddha), bringing peace to departed souls and blessings to the family.

In the holy city of Kashi, this practice finds its truest expression at Kailash Math, Varanasi, where Annadaan becomes both an act of devotion and an offering of gratitude.

Kailash Math’s Pitru Paksha Annadaan Seva

For the past four years, Kailash Math, situated in Bhelupur near the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, has been carrying out Annadaan drives for devotees and saints. On this holy fortnight, the Math will dedicate its efforts entirely to feeding sadhus, saints, brahmins, and batuks who come to Varanasi during Pitru Paksha.

Every day of this sacred period, nourishing meals, fresh fruits, and milk will be served within the temple premises and extended to the ghats, where these holy men reside in deep prayers and rituals.

“Feeding Them Is Feeding Our Ancestors”

“The frail sadhu sitting in meditation, the elderly brahmin chanting mantras, or the young batuk learning the Vedas—serving them during Pitru Paksha is like serving our ancestors directly,” shares a sevak at Kailash Math. “Through this Annadaan, we offer gratitude to those who came before us and secure blessings for generations to come.”

Your Role in This Sacred Offering

This noble work cannot be accomplished without the support of generous devotees. By contributing to the Pitru Paksha Annadaan at Kailash Math, you become part of a sacred act that nourishes both the body and the soul.

• ₹251 can provide meals for 5 sadhus or brahmins in a day
• ₹1,100 can sponsor Annadaan for an entire group of batuks performing rituals
• ₹5,100 can sustain the Annadaan kitchen for a full day of Pitru Paksha

Each offering you make will return as blessings of your ancestors and the holy souls you serve.

Offer Your Shraddha Through Annadaan

This Pitru Paksha, let your remembrance go beyond rituals. Let it be an act of compassion. By joining the Annadaan drive of Kailash Math, you ensure that sadhus, saints, brahmins, and batuks are honoured with dignity and nourishment during this most auspicious time.

Serve food. Honour ancestors. Seek blessings.

Donate Now for Pitru Paksha Annadaan at Kailash Math, Varanasi.

About Kailash Math

Kailash Math, a revered spiritual center in the heart of Varanasi, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Known for its atmosphere of devotion and seva, the Math has been serving pilgrims and holy men through food, shelter, and spiritual care. Its Annadaan drives during festivals and sacred occasions uphold the ancient tradition of feeding seekers of truth, ensuring that no sadhu or brahmin in Kashi goes hungry.