Nourishing Lives
The Art of Giving
The Society provides sumptuous, wholesome lunch to all visitors of the temple, without any distinction of caste, creed, religion, social status, or economic background.
Every individual—devotee, volunteer, passer-by, or pilgrim—is treated with equal respect, reflecting the core principle that food is a divine offering, and feeding the hungry is one of the highest forms of worship.
The magnitude of the Society's service becomes even more profound during the Irumudi Festival, when lakhs of devotees visit Melmaruvathur to offer their prayers.
Annadhanam Activities
Daily Annadhanam
The Society provides sumptuous, wholesome lunch to all visitors of the temple every day. Every individual is treated with equal respect.
Irumudi Festival Feeding
During the Irumudi Festival, lakhs of devotees visit Melmaruvathur. The Society ensures every devotee receives free food, served with warmth and compassion.
Modern Community Kitchen
To uphold quality, dignity, and hygiene, the Society operates a modern community kitchen equipped with advanced amenities to prepare meals with care.
Volunteer Support
The service extends beyond devotees to include volunteers, police personnel, hawkers, and all others who support the smooth functioning of the festival.
Prasad Distribution
Many affluent devotees also choose to dine here, regarding the meal as God's Prasad, accepting it with devotion and gratitude.
Transformative Seva
Participating in Annadhanam becomes a transformative journey for volunteers, shifting focus from individual desires to collective welfare.