Diwali, the festival of lights, is also an opportunity to share our blessings with the needy. It is the occasion to participate in noble causes and seek blessings from God.
When we give selflessly, we not only bring happiness to those who need it most but also receive the blessings of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi for health, happiness, and prosperity.
And for that matter, in the festive season, nothing is nobler than feeding the hungry. Because on Diwali, while we light up our homes, feast on delicious food, and share gifts, it’s essential to remember those who struggle to fulfil fundamental needs like food.
Therefore, this Diwali, experience the joy of sharing by feeding the hungry.
Immerse Yourself in the True Spirit of Diwali
Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness and righteousness over evil.
We celebrate the festival by lighting earthen lamps and decorating homes, yet the true essence of the festival lies in uplifting others. It reminds us that the joy we receive from giving is far greater than enjoying it alone.
Feeding the hungry is a powerful way to honour the festival’s deeper meaning and spread light in the lives of the needy by removing the darkness of hunger and poverty.
The Darkness of Hunger
Despite the abundance of food and resources available around them, hunger remains a disturbing reality for a large number of people. Just because they can’t afford it.
While many of us enjoy delicious food during Diwali, countless children go to bed hungry, unable to afford even a single meal.
By contributing a small amount, we can help alleviate their suffering to some extent and make a meaningful impact on their lives during this festive season.
The impact of feeding the hungry
Food is a basic necessity for survival, but for many, it remains a luxury.
By feeding the hungry, we give them the strength to face another day and the hope for a better future.
This simple yet profound gesture carries deep spiritual significance, as our Sanatan culture emphasize the importance of sharing food and helping those in need.
During Diwali, feeding the hungry symbolizes removing the darkness of suffering and hunger from their lives, replacing it with the light of nourishment and hope.
How can you feed the hungry during festive season?
While you engage in making this festive season joyful, take a moment to spread the joy among those who need your kindness.
You can do it easily.
Annadaan on Diwali
Sharing food symbolizes prosperity. And donating food on Diwali is a tradition rooted in the festival’s essence of sharing and caring for others.
Extend your kindness to the less fortunate, ensuring everyone can enjoy the festivities regardless of their circumstances. As Annadaan is considered to be Mahadaan, it is equivalent to offering food to God. The act of Annadaan is a selfless service, which helps you develop kindness towards all.
By performing Annadaan, you can purify your karma and receive the blessings of the poor.
Joining VJM’s Mid-day meal programs
Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) runs mid-day meal programs for all the children who are studying at its schools and Gurukuls across India.
You are welcome to join Project Mid-day Meal, where you can sponsor a one-time meal for our school children for a minimum period of one year.
For as little as INR 4000–10,000, you can feed a student in our school, helping him or her complete education without facing classroom hunger.
Your small contribution has the power to bring about a better academic situation for poor and marginalised children at VJM institutions.
Distributing gift packets among Gurukul students
On Diwali, you can gift Gurukul Rishi Kumar’s the goodness of nutrition.
These children come from challenging socio-economic backgrounds, yet their willpower to pursue Vedic education and achieve their dreams defeats all the hurdles.
You can fill your day with genuine joy and contentment by distributing food packets among them.
This Diwali, make a choice for gifting a meal and enhance your festive joy
Make Diwali 2024 a memorable one for yourself and your loved ones. Here are some ways you can brighten up a child’s life with nutrition and health:
- Sponsor 1 Students for 1 Year: INR 12,000/-
- Ensure 1 time mid-day meal for a year: INR 1725/-
- Provide food, uniform and stationary for 1 student in a year: INR 5,100/-
- Add joy to a child’s life instantly by contributing INR 1500 as donation for food on Diwali.
- Multiply the joy by sponsoring a girl child’s vocational training for 1 year by donating INR 15,000.
So, come multiply the joy of Diwali by ensuring nutritious food for school children.
Let’s bring smiles to their faces for making this festive season special for them and for ourselves.
Happy Diwali!
