Sources of Sustenance
Financial Realities, Operating Costs & The Appeal for Public Sponsorship
दातव्यमिति यद्दानं दीयतेऽनुपकारिणे। देशे काले च पात्रे च तद्दानं सात्त्विकं स्मृतम्॥
Datavyamiti Yaddanam Deeyate'nupakarine, Deshe Kale Cha Patre Cha Taddanam Sattvikam Smritam.
Bhagavad Gita (17.20) — “Charity given out of duty, without expectation of return, at the proper place and time, and to a worthy recipient, is Sattvic (pure).”
Sustaining the Sacred Fire
Financial Foundation
The main source of funds to maintain and run the Patasala relies on donations from well-wishers, philanthropists and charitable institutions. The Corpus Fund built over the years is not sufficient to meet the expenses now with the present strength of the Patasala, since the interest rates offered by the Banks have fallen drastically.
Average monthly expenses for Boarding, Clothing, Accommodation, Medical care, and Infrastructure.
We earnestly appeal to all our Well-Wishers and General Public to come forward and help us by contributing their best to sustain the growth of the Patasala for promoting and propagating our Vedic Dharma to future generations and preserve our Vedic Tradition & Culture. By sharing our concern you are greatly helping us to preserve the Spiritual and Cultural Legacy of Bharata Varsha.
Prospective Donors are warmly invited to participate in any of the various Endowment / Sponsorship Schemes such that Donors may Contribute for some specific occasion or purpose such as Birthday, Wedding Anniversary or in memory of ancestral family members.
Apart from this, we also accept contributions in general even in a very small measure according to their mite or in kind (Rice, Dal, Oil, Ghee, Vastram, etc.) to take care of the daily activities.
Corpus Funds
Long-term capital invested in bank deposits where annual interest yields perpetual support for student boarding and festivals.
Endowment Ubhayams
Specific sponsorships tied to personal family milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, or ancestral shraddha tithis.
In-Kind Offerings
Direct delivery of essential food items (Rice, Pulses, Cooking Oils) and clothing (Dhoties) for resident monastic students.
Income Tax Exemption U/S 80G
All donations made to Sri Sai Sankara Bhaktha Sabha Gomarsakshana Educational Seva Trust are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act (80G Unique Registration No.: AAMTS6931LF20221, PAN: AAMTS6931L, approval period 03-08-2022 to AY 2025-2026). Donations above Rs. 2,000/- should be made in non-cash modes to qualify. Donors should kindly provide their PAN details along with their remittance.