Annadanam
The Sacred Offering of Food
Annadanam—the offering of food—is a cherished form of seva in Hindu tradition. Through Annadanam, devotees have an opportunity to serve the community and support meals offered through Mahalakshmi Devasthanam.
Serving Through Annadanam
Offering food is traditionally regarded as an important act of generosity and service. Families may sponsor Annadanam as an expression of gratitude, devotion, remembrance or celebration.
Your sponsorship helps the temple provide food to devotees and supports our temple community.
Ways to Participate
General Annadanam
Sponsor Annadanam as a personal or family offering in support of the temple community.
SPONSORFestival Annadanam
Support food service during major temple festivals and special religious celebrations.
SPONSORSpecial Occasion
Sponsor Annadanam for birthdays, anniversaries or other meaningful occasions.
SPONSORIn Honor
Make an Annadanam offering in honor of family members, friends or loved ones.
SPONSORIn Memory
Sponsor Annadanam in remembrance of a loved one.
SPONSOROther Sponsorship
Contact the Temple Office to discuss another Annadanam sponsorship or special request.
CONTACT USHow It Works
Choose Your Occasion
Select a date, festival, family occasion, memorial or other reason for your sponsorship.
Submit Your Request
Provide your preferred date and sponsorship information to the Temple Office.
Temple Confirmation
The Temple Office will confirm availability, arrangements and the current sponsorship amount.
Offer Annadanam
Your sponsorship supports the offering of food and service to the temple community.
Sponsor Annadanam
Contact the Temple Office with your preferred date and sponsorship information. Current sponsorship amounts and availability will be confirmed by the temple.
Support the Temple
You may also support Hindu Temple of Delaware through a general temple donation.