Annadhanam Samam Danam Trilokeshu Na Vidhathe – a verse from Vedas, meaning Annadhanam is supreme and incomparable to any charity. According to Vedas, the one who does annadhanam to devotees attains heaven (Punya Lokam) in this life itself (Piravi). Of all the charities, the charity of food is considered the supreme. It is mentioned in the Garga Samhita that one who distributes food in charity becomes free from the three kinds of debts and goes to the transcendental abode of Lord Vishnu.

In this temple, “Annadhanam” is being offered to the devotees on the day of Thiruvathira of every month, after the evening special pooja. Devotees can also offer Annadhanam on special occasions or any other day of their choice by paying an amount based on the course of the Annadhanam and number of people to be served.

Sponsoring Annadhanam is a wonderful way to celebrate Birthdays, Anniversaries and other momentous occasions with the community, by making your offering to Lord Shiva first and then sharing with the devotees present. The priest performs archana in the sponsor’s name after the Deeparadhana and prasadam will be distributed.