Dhanu Sankranti – AnnDaan Seva for Poor & Needy

Dhanu Sankranti – AnnDaan Seva for Poor & Needy by Punyakart Foundation

Dhanu Sankranti marks a sacred solar transition and is traditionally known as a time for daan, discipline, and renewal. Many people observe this period with simplicity and prayer, believing that charity offered during Sankranti brings peace, protection, and auspiciousness to the home. Yet the most meaningful devotion is the one that becomes relief for someone in need. On this holy occasion, Punyakart Foundation dedicates its efforts to AnnDaan Seva—preparing and distributing wholesome meals so that the poor and needy can receive nourishment with dignity.

Even today, hunger is not always loud—it is often quiet and hidden. Daily wage workers may skip meals to keep work going. Elderly people without support often manage with very little. Families facing hardship may stretch one meal across many mouths. For a person living through this reality, a warm plate of food is not only nourishment; it is comfort, stability, and a reminder that they are not forgotten. During Dhanu Sankranti, AnnDaan becomes a direct way to translate faith into compassion—turning a sacred day into a lifeline for those who need it most.

At Punyakart Foundation, AnnDaan is carried out with care and responsibility. We focus on hygienic preparation, thoughtful portions, and respectful distribution. Our team plans the process—procurement, cooking, packing, and transport—so meals can reach people on time. We aim to support those who are often overlooked: individuals working long hours with limited income, people living alone, and families struggling silently. The goal is not only to fill stomachs, but to restore dignity—because food served with respect becomes a form of healing.

Dhanu Sankranti also reminds us that true prosperity is shared. When we feed someone, we reduce suffering in a very real way. A single meal can give strength to work, comfort to an elderly person, and calm to a worried parent. When such support becomes consistent, it creates stability and hope. This campaign is built on the belief that compassion should be steady—not occasional. That is why we strive to keep AnnDaan organized and sustainable, so help reaches people again and again, not just once.

On this Dhanu Sankranti, let the spirit of daan reflect in simple, life-giving kindness. Through continued support, Punyakart Foundation works to expand nourishment where hunger exists and to bring relief where hardship is heavy. May this sacred time inspire generosity, humility, and a deeper commitment to serve the poor and needy with warmth, respect, and compassion.