Participate in Mata Vishalakshi Kumbha Abhishekam Annadanam Seva

Participate in Mata Vishalakshi Kumbha Abhishekam Annadanam Seva

Feed the Devotees, Honor the Goddess, and Receive the Grace of Annapurna Herself

🌸 Divine Opportunity During Vishalakshi Kumbha Abhishekam – Once in 12 Years

Every 12 years, the sacred city of Kashi (Varanasi) witnesses a celestial event — the Kumbha Abhishekam of Mata Vishalakshi Devi, one of the most revered Shaktipeeths in Sanatan Dharma. During this time, lakhs of devotees and saints gather from across Bharat to seek the divine blessings of Maa Vishalakshi, who is none other than the compassionate form of Maa Annapurna Devi, the goddess of nourishment.

To serve these devotees and honor the Divine Mother, Charan Vandhan Foundation humbly organizes the Mata Vishalakshi Kumbha Abhishekam Annadanam Seva — a sacred offering of food to devotees, sadhus, and pilgrims visiting during this rare and holy occasion.

It is believed that performing Annadanam (the donation of food) during such a powerful event is equivalent to performing thousands of yajnas. Every grain offered here becomes prasadam, carrying the divine energy of Maa Annapurna and returning as blessings of abundance, peace, and spiritual upliftment.

🔱 Spiritual Essence of Vishalakshi Kumbha Abhishekam

In Hindu scriptures, Kumbha Abhishekam is the act of re-consecrating a temple, filling its sanctum with renewed divine energy. It is said that the Devas themselves descend to witness the ritual and bless those who participate in any form of seva during this sacred period.

According to the Skanda Purana, Varanasi (Kashi) is the holiest of all tirthas, and Maa Vishalakshi Devi is worshipped as the consort of Lord Vishwanath — the union of Shakti and Shiva, the two eternal forces of creation. She is also revered as Maa Annapurna, who bestows nourishment to the entire world.

“Yatra Vishalakshi Devi, Tatra Annapurna Tatha”
— Where Vishalakshi resides, there Annapurna herself manifests to feed the universe.

Thus, offering Annadanam during this Kumbha Abhishekam is seen as offering food directly to the Divine Mother herself.

🕉️ The Significance of Annadanam at Vishalakshi Shaktipeeth

The Vishalakshi Temple, situated on the banks of the Ganga near Vishwanath Gali, is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, where the Earrings (Kundal) of Mata Sati are believed to have fallen. Feeding devotees in such a sacred place during Kumbha Abhishekam is considered an act of deep spiritual merit.

As per the Padma Purana, “One who offers food in a temple where Devi is worshipped gains prosperity, peace, and freedom from misfortune.” Similarly, the Shiva Purana mentions that “Annadanam performed at the abode of Devi Vishalakshi during auspicious periods ensures blessings for generations.”

During this rare event, Charan Vandhan Foundation will serve wholesome, sattvic meals to thousands of devotees visiting Mata Vishalakshi and Annapurna Devi temples, embodying the divine spirit of compassion and service that these goddesses represent.

🍛 Sacred Offerings During the Seva

During the Kumbha Abhishekam period, the Foundation will serve:

• Halwa, representing the sweetness of divine grace
• Kala Chana (Black Gram), symbolizing strength, prosperity, and fulfillment of wishes
• Wholesome Sattvic Meals, ensuring that no devotee leaves hungry — the truest tribute to Maa Annapurna

Every meal served here is a sacred act — a combination of devotion, purity, and gratitude. The Annadanam not only nourishes the devotees’ bodies but also uplifts the giver’s soul, turning seva into sadhana (service into worship).

🌺 Religious Significance of This Sacred Offering

Feeding devotees during Kumbha Abhishekam carries exceptional spiritual power. Scriptures like the Mahabharata and Garuda Purana emphasize that Annadan performed in sacred tirthas (especially during temple consecrations) grants results equivalent to performing ten thousand sacrifices.

The Annapurna Upanishad also glorifies this act:

“He who gives food gives life itself, and he who feeds at a holy site feeds the Gods.”

Thus, by participating in Mata Vishalakshi Annadanam Seva, devotees receive the collective blessings of Lord Vishwanath, Mata Vishalakshi, and Maa Annapurna, ensuring that their homes are forever filled with abundance and joy.

🌼 Why Your Participation Matters

Your contribution is not just an act of charity — it is an offering of devotion. Each meal served carries your prayer, your faith, and your surrender. Participating in this Annadanam Seva allows you to become part of an ancient and powerful tradition that unites the giver and the receiver in divine harmony.

With your support, the Charan Vandhan Foundation aims to feed thousands of devotees and sadhus during the Vishalakshi Kumbha Abhishekam. Together, we can ensure that no pilgrim goes hungry in the abode of the Goddess who embodies nourishment itself.

This is your opportunity to serve the Divine Mother, feed her children, and be blessed eternally.

✨ “To offer food in Kashi is to offer directly to Lord Vishwanath. To offer food at Vishalakshi Shaktipeeth is to feed the Goddess herself.” ✨

🙏 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Kumbha Abhishekam?

Kumbha Abhishekam is a sacred temple consecration ceremony performed every 12 years to renew the spiritual energy of the temple. During this ritual, the temple and deity are re-sanctified with holy waters from sacred rivers, symbolizing the rebirth of divine power.

2. Why is Annadanam during Kumbha Abhishekam considered special?

Offering food during Kumbha Abhishekam is believed to yield immense punya (spiritual merit). Scriptures state that serving devotees during temple consecration grants blessings of health, prosperity, and liberation, as the Goddess herself accepts the offerings.

3. Who is Mata Vishalakshi, and why is she called Annapurna?

Mata Vishalakshi Devi is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths and is worshipped as the consort of Lord Vishwanath (Shiva). She is also revered as Maa Annapurna, the giver of food and nourishment, who ensures that the world never goes hungry.

4. How does Annadanam benefit the devotees and the donors?

For devotees, it provides physical nourishment during their pilgrimage. For donors, it brings spiritual purification, prosperity, and divine blessings. According to the Mahabharata, “There is no gift greater than the gift of food.”

5. How can I participate in the Annadanam Seva?

You can participate by supporting this seva through the Charan Vandhan Foundation. Your offerings will help prepare and serve sattvic meals to devotees, ensuring that you share directly in the merit and blessings of this sacred act.

6. What kind of food will be served?

During the event, traditional sattvic food—Halwa, Kala Chana, and full vegetarian meals—will be prepared with devotion and served as prasadam to devotees, saints, and visitors attending the Kumbha Abhishekam.

✨ Join the Divine Feast of Faith and Grace. Participate in Mata Vishalakshi Kumbha Abhishekam Annadanam Seva and receive blessings of abundance, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. ✨

👉 Be Part of the Seva – Offer Annadan at Vishalakshi Shaktipeeth, Kashi | Kumbha Abhishekam 2025