Daily ‘Annadhanam’ scheme (free meals) was inaugurated at Vellore Lord Jalagandeswara temple by Sri Balamurugan Adimai & Sachidananda Swamigal.
The temple of Lord Sri Jalagandeswara along with His Consort Akilandeswari is situated in Vellore Fort. Yearly festivals like Arudra Darisanam, Brahmotsavam and others are celebrated in a grand manner.
One of the sacred classical poem collections, ‘Thirumanthiram’, mentions that all special offering to God do not reach the common man; however, offerings made to the common man will certainly please God!
It was decided to introduce the daily Annadhanam scheme in this temple.
The scheme was inaugurated yesterday (Wednesday,8th June) in the temple.
The scheme was inaugurated by Rathnagiri Balamuruganadimai Swamigal & Kalavai Sachidananda Swamgal.
Yesterday, the inauguration day, free meals or Annadhanam was served to 200 persons.
The president of the Tamil Nadu Hotel Owners’ Association Mr.Ve3nkata Subbu, Ms Porselvi Bhaskaran of Ranipettai and Lord Jalagandeswara Dharmasthala administrators participated.
The secretary of Dharmasthabanam, Mr. Sureshkumar, informed That Annadhanam will be served daily at 12.00 Noon for over 100 persons. Public can also provide funds on their birthdays or wedding anniversaries. Even if there are no public funds, Annadhanam scheme will continue through Jalagandeswara Dharmasthabanam.
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