In the ancient and rich Sanatan culture of India, organizing religious rituals, festivals, feasts and mass feasts has been an integral part of the tradition for centuries. Whenever a huge Bhandara is organized in a temple, on a religious festival or during any special ritual, it is considered an act of great virtue to contribute and donate as per one's capacity. It is repeatedly mentioned in religious texts and scriptures that there is no greater donation in this world than donating food, donating water and donating clothes. When a person donates food, material or other essential items from his hard-earned money to the treasury of a temple, he gets the privilege of directly serving the society and attaining God's happiness. Cooperating in such religious events not only brings happiness, prosperity and peace in the family, but also provides relief from Pitra Dosh and planetary obstacles. Which things are considered most auspicious to donate in the temple store? Whenever you decide to donate for Bhandara in any temple, then this question must come in your mind that which are the things whose donation is most fruitful and auspicious. First and foremost comes Anna Daan, which includes basic kitchen items like wheat, rice, pulses (especially moong and chana dal), pure desi ghee, oil, spices and salt. By donating pure desi ghee and grains, the planets Jupiter and Sun get strengthened in the horoscope and the blessings of Mother Annapurna always remain at the home of the seeker. Apart from this, donating water coolers, water containers or tanks for arranging water in Bhandara is also considered a great virtue, because giving water to the thirsty has been said to be the greatest religion. Providing wood, gas cylinder or electrical equipment for cooking food is also considered a very important contribution to the success of the Bhandara. Donation of utensils and other useful materials: Attainment of Akshaya Punya Apart from food and materials, donating utensils in the huge stores of the temple is also considered extremely auspicious and beneficial. By donating big pans, pots, plates, glasses, spoons and water utensils or steel tubs used in Bhandara, the stores of food grains in the house never become empty. According to religious beliefs, people who donate utensils or other cooking materials for Bhandara get respect and inexhaustible virtue in the society. Along with this, in the successful running of the Bhandara, donating one's physical service i.e. labor is as important as donating money or goods. Serving food with one's own hands to the saints, saints and hungry and needy people coming to the Bhandara destroys ego and instills humility and service in the mind. Social harmony and divine blessings are achieved through collective Bhandaras. These collective Bhandaras organized in temples are not just religious rituals, but they are also a powerful medium to teach the lessons of mutual love, brotherhood and harmony by making all sections of the society sit in one row. When people sit together and receive Mahaprasad, erasing all differences between rich and poor, high and low, there is a flow of positive energy. Therefore, whenever Bhandara is organized near you or in any famous temple, donate food, water, utensils or other essential items as per your devotion and capacity. By doing this, not only virtue is achieved but also the spirit of values and charity is developed in the coming generations, due to which the entire society moves forward on the path of progress and prosperity.
