Preparation for Annadana

This is the kitchen of Dharmasthala in Karnataka, which offers thousands of individuals Annadana, the free food, every day. Everyone is busy, doing this thing or the other, since another dining time is closer. The Annadana, or the serving of free food is a major charity of Dharmasthala, apart from assurance of protection (abhyadana), free medicine (aushadhadana) and promoting education facilities (vidyadana).

Dharmasthala is located in Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka state, India. It is considered to be one of the most travelled destinations in this South Indian state.