# Donations — Hare Krishna Movement, Mumbai

> Your contributions help us sustain our outreach programs that touch and uplift countless lives. Every donation, big or small, strengthens the Hare Krishna Movement's mission to serve the society. All donations are eligible for 80G Income Tax benefit.

URL: https://hkmmumbai.org/donations
Donate: https://hkmmumbai.org/donate

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## Donation Categories

### 1. Deity Seva
Offerings towards the worship and maintenance of the Deities at HKM Mumbai. This includes flower arrangements, clothing, and daily worship items.

### 2. Anna-daan (Food Distribution)
Support the daily food distribution program serving 18,000+ meals across 31+ locations in Mumbai. Detailed page: https://hkmmumbai.org/annadaan

### 3. Vaishnava Seva
Support for the devotees and monks who dedicate their lives to spiritual service.

### 4. Prasadam Distribution
Sanctified food distribution at temples, events, and community gatherings.

### 5. Special Archana Seva
Sponsor a special prayer ceremony (archana) for yourself or loved ones.

### 6. Gita Daan (Book Sponsorship)
Sponsor copies of Bhagavad-gita for subsidized distribution. Detailed page: https://hkmmumbai.org/gita-daan

### 7. Ekadasi Seva
Special donations on the auspicious Ekadashi days. Detailed page: https://hkmmumbai.org/ekadasi

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## Festival Donations

Donate on special festival occasions for extra spiritual merit:

| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Varaha Dvadasi | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Rama Navami | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Narasimha Chaturdasi | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Panihati Utsava | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Sri Krishna Janmashtami | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Nityananda Trayodasi | Feb 19, 2027 |
| Gaura Purnima | Mar 22, 2027 |

Festival-specific donation pages:
- Rama Navami: https://hkmmumbai.org/donate/rama-navami
- Gaura Purnima: https://hkmmumbai.org/donate/gaura-purnima
- Kartik Deepotsava: https://hkmmumbai.org/donate/kartik-deepotsava-seva
- Akshaya Tritiya: https://hkmmumbai.org/donate/akshaya-tritiya

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## The Importance of Seva

Seva (selfless service) is a fundamental practice in Krishna consciousness. The Bhagavad-gita teaches that offering one's work, resources, and talents in service to the Supreme Lord purifies the heart and leads to spiritual advancement.

> "Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, become My devotee, offer obeisances to Me and worship Me. Being completely absorbed in Me, surely you will come to Me." — Bhagavad-gita 9.34

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## Donor Privileges

Donors to HKM Mumbai receive special privileges based on their contribution level, including:

- Official 80G tax exemption receipts
- Invitation to special temple events and festivals
- Prasadam delivery for eligible donations
- Courier tracking for physical items (prasadam, books):
  https://hkmmumbai.org/courier-track

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## Payment Methods

HKM Mumbai accepts donations through:
- **Razorpay** — Credit/Debit cards, Net Banking, UPI
- **EazyPay (ICICI)** — Bank transfer
- **UPI** — Direct UPI payments
- **Orange Payment Gateway** — Alternative payment option

All payments are processed securely. Donors receive instant confirmation and 80G receipts via email.

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## Direct Bank Transfer

For donors who prefer direct bank transfers, bank details are available on the donation pages. Contact HKM Mumbai for wire transfer details.

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## Donor Profile

Registered donors can:
- View donation history
- Download 80G receipts
- Track courier shipments
- Update personal information (PAN, address, etc.)

**Profile page:** https://hkmmumbai.org/me (requires login via OTP)