About Us
History
Established in the year 1972, Shri Madhav Seva Mandal is a registered charitable trust engaged in enormous activities of social welfare.
Founder
The founder of Shri Madhav Upanishad Ashram, Vedanti Sant Param Pujya Shri Yogiraj Bapji migrated from Gujarat and came to Alandi – a holy pilgrimage place near Pune and started providing food grains and medical assistance to the needy and poor widows in 1972.
Social Welfare
Total 1200+ family members are currently benefitted from the trust at present. The registration is done after a strict evaluation process so that the eligibility of the beneficiary is thoroughly verified.
Several donors visit the Ashram every month on previous day of distribution for preparatory work as well as on the day of distribution to volunteer themselves physically (shrama-dan) in this noble activity.Approximate annual expenses are approximately ₹ 50 lacs as of year 2022-23. The trust has won the faith of many donors through its transparent policies and efficient management.As the beneficiaries are increasing and inflation is going up regularly, these expenses keep increasing from time to time. Therefore, Shri Madhav Seva Mandal appeals all the graced ones to donate generously
Following are the regular aids & assistance rendered to the beneficiary widows and their families –
| Aid / Assistance | Frequency | Details |
| Milk distribution | Daily | Milk and biscuits for the young children of the beneficiaries |
| Food grain distribution | Monthly | Grains, pulses, cereals, onions, potatoes, sugar etc. for the beneficiaries and their dependents on a fixed date of every month |
| Clothes | Occasionally | Clothes for beneficiaries on some festivals |
| Medical Aid and Counselling | Monthly | Health check-up, wellness guidance and distribution of generic medicines by qualified doctor on a fixed date of every month |
| Educational Aid | Yearly | Stationery and scholarships for the children of beneficiaries |
| Vocational Guidance to Youth | Yearly | Guidance about various internships and professions for the children of beneficiaries who have completed secondary and higher secondary education |
| Medical Camps | Occasionally | For dental check-up, eye check-up, Haemoglobin check-up with follow-up medication and needful treatment, Other medical experts’ consultation |
Spirituality
A beautiful grand temple is situated in the premises. Deities of multiple sects (sampraday) are worshipped here.
It has deities like Sheshashayi Vishnu-Lakshmi, Char Dham (Badri Narayan, Rameshwar, Dwarkadhish & Lord Jaggannath) Dvadash Jyotirling, Shrinathji, Shri Ram-Sita-Lakshman, Hanumanji, Amba-Gayatri-Saraswati-Khodiyar devi and so on.
Rituals of daily Pooja-Aarati etc. are performed by well experienced poojaris. All special Pooja-Archana-Abhishek etc. are also performed as per occasions.
Devotees can take benefit of Special rituals like Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva, Sahastra Naam Abhishek of Lord Vishnu, Hindola Darshan of Lord Shri Krishna, Yagna (Havan) of Godess Durga and many more.
To book any of these rituals on-line, Click here…
Satsang Hall
A spacious, air conditioned and well-equipped Satsang Hall is located within the premises. It has a permanently constructed stage with a space to accommodate 300+ audience.It is available only for various religious events and gatherings like – Pravachan, Saptah (like Ramayan, Bhagawat, Shiv Puran etc.), Yagya, Satsang – Kirtan, Yoga classes etc.It is a perfect venue with availability of Chairs, some mattrasses as well as carpets (for Indian sitting) at the hall.
Sanatorium
How would any noble cause could be said being complete without expressing gratitude to the senior citizens?A latest apartment style building with 19 self-contained apartment type units is available for temporary stay for senior citizens, families, patients ailing from illness or for those who want to book some religious event at the Satsang Hall.Each unit has one room with kitchen and a washroom as minimum (studio apartment), while some of them are larger with one bedroom plus living & kitchen. All units have beds, Refrigerator, kitchen utensils with cooking gas. A few units are also equipped with AC.
