Mahalaya Amavasya: Purushottam Das Rungta Charitable Trust Organises Community Kitchen
On the occasion of 'Mahalaya Amavasya'—the last day of 'Shradhs', a sacred time for remembering and honoring ancestors—the Purushottam Das Rungta Charitable Trust, a reputed Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), organised a Community Kitchen or 'Ann Bhandara' to serve the needy.
City Air News
Sep 21, 2025 06:51
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Panchkula, September 21, 2025: On the occasion of 'Mahalaya Amavasya'—the last day of 'Shradhs', a sacred time for remembering and honoring ancestors—the Purushottam Das Rungta Charitable Trust, a reputed Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), organised a Community Kitchen or 'Ann Bhandara' to serve the needy.
Amitabh Rungta, founder of the Trust and a well-known social worker, shared the spiritual significance of the occasion, “'Shradhs' are observed in Hinduism to pay homage to our ancestors. During this 16-day period known as 'Pitru Paksha', Hindus offer food and water to Hindu priests, and prayers to the Almighty with the aim of bringing peace to the departed souls and seeking their blessings for the living.”
He further added,“We organised this 'Ann Bhandara' on such an auspicious day to provide food and water to those in need. It is our humble way of seeking the blessings of our ancestors, who, though no longer with us in the physical world, continue to bless and guide us from the spiritual realm.”
A team of dedicated volunteers from the Trust worked tirelessly to ensure the event’s success. The Purushottam Das Rungta Charitable Trust has been regularly organising weekly 'bhandaras' for several years to support the underprivileged, including passersby and industrial workers.
