ANNADAANA SEVA
Annadaana is the sacred tradition of donating or offering food, is considered as one of the highest forms of charity. It represents selfless service, fostering social harmony and spiritual merit and is viewed as an act of seva (service) that highlights the community’s devotion and represents spiritual nurturing.
Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam often emphasizes that Annadana (the ritual of donating food) is the highest form of charity because it is the only gift that provides immediate and complete satisfaction to the recipient. In his Anugraha Bhashanams (blessing discourses), he frequently references the Vedic and Puranic significance of feeding others as a path to spiritual merit and social harmony.
Karmic Benefit: Participating in or supporting Annadana Seva is described as a way to cleanse past negative karmas and develop a compassionate heart, which is essential for any spiritual seeker.
Annadana at the Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation at SVBF North in Farmington Hills, MI, is organized on every Sundays at noon and on important festival days.
This seva is made possible through the generous contributions of our community members who sponsor and make a donation in honor of special occasions, a Birthday, Anniversary, in memory of ancestors, or simply as an act of devotion.
A part of the donation you make goes to the local community through ‘CARES of Farmington Hills’ organization to support the needy and underprivileged.
SVBF is also extending support for Senior Meal Services program.
Please support with your donation by sponsoring Annadaana Seva 1-day ($111); 2-days ($201)
Pay online – click this link https://svbfnorth.breezechms.com/form/Annadaana
or scan using this QR code →
You can also make payment at the Front Desk when visiting the Temple.
VEGAN – SVBF Temple Kitchen/Bhojanasala is now fully ‘Vegan’, run by a dedicated team of volunteers. Mahaprasadam for all Temple Events are now vegan, served in eco-friendly, biodegradable food containers, trays, paper cups & wooden spoons (plastic-free).
You can also donate groceries for the temple kitchen.
Following are accepted only in unopened sealed bags (no Ziploc refills)
Long Grain Rice, Basmati Rice, Dhal, Pulses, Almonds, Cashew, Walnut, Raisins, Dates (no canned items; no Milk, Ghee, Butter or Sweets accepted)
No cooked food brought from outside is accepted.
Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation Inc is Registered as a Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Organization
Tax Exempt ID: 22-335 9197
