Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam
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VEDA Temple, Milpitas, CA
Annadanam
A sacred activity in Hinduism
There is no better puja and ritual than feeding hungry living beings.
- Part of Sanatana Dharma tradition
Mahadanam
ANNADANAM is MAHADANAM i.e. the greatest donation in Hindu religion and is an essential part of Sanatana Dharma tradition. There are numerous stories in Hindu scriptures that extol the glory of Annadanam - prominent being Goddess Parvati appearing as Goddess Annapurnaeshwari and feeding Shiva.
GAJATURAGA SAHASRAM GOKULAM BHOORIDAANAM / KANAKARAJITHA PAATRAM MEDINEE SAAGARAANTHAM / UBHAYAKULA PAVITRAM KOTI KANYAA PRADAANAM / NABHAVATHU SAMATULYAM ANNADAANAM SAMAANAM /
Annual Nithya Annadaana Sponsorship
Join the temple’s Annadaanam initiative as a Varshika Nitya Annadaanam Sponsor and be part of a year-long noble tradition. As a sponsor, you will be honored as a Nitya Annadaanam Sponsor every day for a full year from the time of your registration.
Additionally, your family’s gothranamas will be included in the regular Abhishekam rituals performed throughout the year, ensuring divine blessings for your family all year long.
Monthly Nithya Annadaana Sponsorship
As a sponsor, you will be recognized as a Nithya Annadaanam Sponsor for every day of the chosen month.
In addition, your family’s gothranamas will be included in the regular Abhishekam rituals conducted throughout that calendar month.
Sri Satyanarayana Swami
ANNAM PARA BRAHMA SWARUPAM
Food supports the body to attain Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Donors of Annadanam are considered as donors of Pranadanam. The person, who participates in this sacred Annadanam, will be blessed by Gods. It is said that glory, strength and fame will be acquired in Trilokas by Annadanam. The donor of Annadanam will get first entry in the heaven.
Annadanam is performed for redemption of sins, to attain piety and to get speedy recovery from illness. The glory of family, popularity of institution, holiness of a temple increases with each Annadanam.
