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BusinessWire India
Mumbai/Thane (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: TheISKCON Bhiwanditemple, which is well known for prioritizingAnnadaan, or free food distribution to the needy, has made special plans to celebrate the upcoming festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, which will be observed on 7th September this year. The temple isdistributingtotal1 lakh free meals to the needyin and around the town of Bhiwandi from 28thAugust to 7thSeptember 2023. Sudama Das, a resident monk of the temple, said of this event We are firmly convinced that the best way to observe a festival is by bringing auspiciousness in the lives of those in need. The founder of ISKCON, Srila Prabhupada, wanted that no one within a 10km radius of our temples should go hungry. For this years Janmashtami maha-annadaan, over 6000 kgs of grains, 3000 kgs of vegetables, 1500 kgs of sugar, 1000litres of ghee and 500 kgs of fruits will be used. ISKCON Bhiwandisfree food distribution activity has been steadily increasing. In 2020, 2.7 lakhs free meals were distributed. This rose to 5.6 lakhs in 2021 and 10 lakhs in 2022. As part of its Food For Life initiative,ISKCON Bhiwandihas been distributing 1000 free meals every day, since March 2020, to the migrant workers and daily wage labourers in Bhiwandi, who make up 60% of the towns population. Even during the difficult times of both lockdowns, they daily cooked and distributed free meals to those in need. ISKCONs Food For Life is the worlds largest vegetarian food distribution program, serving millions of meals daily, with projects in over 60 countries. Apart from food, the temple has also been conducting several online sessions focused on mental health management through meditationand chanting, based on theBhagavad Gita, to help people spiritually. The courses are designed to enable people to re-connect with themselves and discover peace through meditation and chanting the name of Krishna. (Disclaimer: The above press release has been provided by BusinessWire India. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
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