Dear Devotees, Well-Wisher, and Friend of Sanatana Dharma!
Hare Krishna! Please accept the blessings of Lord Sri Krishna.
As we step into a new year filled with aspirations for happiness, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment, we invite you to join us in a mission of compassion and service. Makar Sankranti marks the Sun-God’s northward journey (Uttarayana), ushering light, auspiciousness, and renewal into our lives.
The Significance of Makar Sankranti in Vedic Tradition
On this sacred day:
• Lord Vishnu vanquished demonic forces, reestablishing dharma.
• Maharaj Bhagirath performed tarpan for his ancestors, liberating them through Mother Ganga.
• Bhismadeva, the stalwart of dharma, chose this day for his departure, exemplifying spiritual mastery.
• Across India, festivals like Pongal, Lohri, Poush Parbon, and Uttarayan celebrate the universal joy of this day.
The Matsya Purana declares:
“On Makar Sankranti, feeding devotees and the poor brings immense blessings from the Sun-God in many lives to come.”
Gangasagar Mela: A Unique Opportunity to Serve
From 10th to 17th January 2025, over three million pilgrims, sadhus, yogis, sannyasis, and Naga Baba’s
will gather at the sacred confluence of Mother Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. With unwavering faith, they trust that Lord Sri Hari will inspire kind-hearted devotees like you to fulfil their basic needs.
Be a Dharma Rakshak–Your Generosity Brings Auspiciousness
As Lord Krishna proclaims in the Bhagavad Gita (17.20): “Charity given at the right time, in the right place, and to worthy recipients is in the mode of goodness.”
By supporting this initiative, you will:
• Preserve the sanctity of Sanatana Dharma as a Dharma Rakshak.
• Grab the opportunities to serve pilgrims, sadhus, and all the great souls.
• Uphold the vedic tradition of anna-daan seva (offering food - Prasadam).
• Receive the blessings of Mother Ganga and Lord Surya.
Your Support is Vital
At ISKCON Gangasagar Mandir, we plan to:
• Organize night shelters, maha harinam sankirtan, and Viswa Shanti Yajnas.
• Distribute 120,000 plates of free prasadam full meal (consists of rice/roti, dal, sabji, pickle, and halwa) at a cost of Rs. 30/- per plate.
• Conduct Bhagavad Gita Dan and Vastra dan (clothing donation), Medical Seva.
Your generosity has always been our strength, and we deeply value your support. A compassionate person like you understands the significance of Anna-Dan on this auspicious day. Without your valuable contributions, we are unable to extend our help to the needy. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a transformative impact. Together, we can ensure no pilgrim goes without food or care on this holy occasion.
To achieve our goal of Rs. 36,00,000/-, we seek 1,200 donors contributing Rs. 3,000/- each (the cost
of 100 plates) or more.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS FOR DONORS
We express our gratitude with the following offerings:
• Share 50 meals or more: A sacred tarpan will be performed on your behalf at Gangasagar.
• Share 100 meals or more: Sanctified water collected during an auspicious muhurta will be sent to your home for blessings after Mela.
• Share 200 meals or more: A MAYAPUR Desk Calendar 2026 (next year) as a token of gratitude.
• Share 1000 meals or more: Your name, company, or trust will be prominently displayed at the prasadam distribution site on Gangasagar Mela 2025.
HOW TO DONATE - Supporting this noble cause is simple
• Online: Visit www.iskcongangasagar.com
• Bank Transfer/UPI/QR Code: Details are in the enclosed brochure..
• Cheque/DD: Write in favor of “ISKCON GANGA SAGAR FUND” and send it via courier or registered
post to the Gangasagar address only (Do not send Cheque/DD to ISKCON Mayapur or Kolkata Address).
For contributions of ₹10,000 or more, we can arrange in-person collection within Kolkata before
7th January 2025.
Please contact us for any assistance:
Phone/WhatsApp: +91-97353-33511 | +91-98744-37164 | Accountant +91-93308-32393 | Off: +91-3210-240-127.
Email: sgd108@gmail.com or iskcongs@gmail.com
ACT NOW
Your timely support will enable us to serve thousands of devotees and ensure the success of this transformative program. Let us work together to uphold Sanatana Dharma and share the blessings of Makar Sankranti.
May Mother Ganga and Lord Surya bless you and your family with prosperity, joy, and spiritual
advancement in the coming year.
With love and gratitude,
Yours in the service of Lord Krishna,
Sri Sundar Govind Das
Temple President,
ISKCON Gangasagar
P.S.: Do not miss this opportunity for Anna-dan to bring good fortune to your life in this new year. All donations are tax exempted u/s 80G in India.
Direct to Office: All donation can be dropped off at or sent to our address: ISKCON Ganasagar Centre, Hare Krishna Land, Road No.5, Village, Post, PS': Sagar, South 24 Parganas District, West Bengal, India-743373. Please use it to send your filled-up enrollment form, cheques, photos, and other relevant documents only. Do not send cash inside the envelope.
If the sender is a citizen of only India -
Name of the account: ISKCON Gangasagar Fund
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Savings Account No.: 36330963038
RTGS/IFSC code: SBIN0008890
MICR Code: 700002583
Bank: State Bank of India., Vill-Kalibazar, PO. Gangasagar, South 24 Parganas, WB, India. Pin. 743373.
Having problems making a donations?
Please feel free to contact us on 9735333511 (8am-8pm IST) or mail to iskcongs@gmail.com
