Daan Punya
Brahaman Bhoj
"Brahman Bhoj is the sacred tradition of feeding learned Brahmins. The shastras hold that food offered to a Brahmin with respect reaches the devtas and the ancestors alike. This is why Brahman Bhoj follows nearly every major puja, shradh, and family milestone."
Gau Daan Puja
"Gau Daan means the gift of a cow. The shastras hold it as the greatest of all charity. To give a cow is to give a home to all the gods. Tradition says the cow carries the soul across after death. She helps it cross the river Vaitarani to the next world. This daan washes away the heaviest of old sins. It clears negative karma and the fear of the unknown. It is also the remedy for Nadi Dosh in a match. The gift brings the grace of Lord Krishna upon the giver. Devotees perform it before marriage and on holy days. It is one of the surest paths to moksha."
Kuwari Kanya Bhoj
"In Hindu tradition, the kanya, the young unmarried girl, is the living form of the Mother Goddess herself. Kuwari Kanya Bhoj is the worship of Durga Mata through the feeding of these little forms of Devi. Their feet are washed, they are seated with honour, and they are served a full meal with love."
Deen Bandhu Baal Bhoj
"Annadaan, the gift of food, is called the mahadaan. The greatest of all gifts. The shastras place it above every other charity, because food is the one gift that satisfies completely. Deen Bandhu means the friend of the poor, and this bhoj feeds the children who need that friend most."
