Annapurna Bhog at Mahakal 2026. Free Meal, Sponsorship, Timing
Annapurna Bhog at Mahakaleshwar Temple is a free meal service for all devotees. It runs daily 12 PM to 3 PM and serves 5,000 meals. The kitchen is sponsored by donors who can fund a full day for 1,100 rupees. This 2026 guide covers timing, menu, sponsorship, and rules.
Where Annapurna Bhoj is located
Annapurna Bhoj is 100 meters from Gate 4 of Mahakaleshwar Temple, on the Mahakal Lok corridor side. Look for the orange-and-white kitchen building with “Shri Mahakal Annapurna” signage.
Daily timing
- Open: 12:00 PM
- Close: 3:00 PM
- Last entry: 2:30 PM (food may run out earlier on festivals)
- Closed: never (open all 365 days)
Menu (rotating)
- Steamed rice
- Daal (toor or chana)
- Seasonal sabzi
- Chapati or roti (2 per plate)
- Kheer or halwa (rotating)
- Pickle, papad
- Buttermilk on Sundays
Rules
- Free for all, no ID needed
- Sit on the floor mats provided
- No phone use during meal
- Take only what you can eat (no waste)
- Wash your plate after use (community service)
Sponsor a day of Annapurna Bhog
- Cost: 1,100 rupees feeds 5,000 devotees for a day
- Book at mahakaleshwar.nic.in -> Pooja -> Annapurna Bhog
- Receipt issued by trust
- Your name appears on the donor board for that day
Frequently asked questions
Is Annapurna Bhoj at Mahakal free?
Yes, completely free for all devotees. No ID, no booking needed.
What time is the Annapurna Bhog meal at Mahakal?
Daily 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Last entry 2:30 PM.
How much to sponsor a day of Annapurna at Mahakal?
1,100 rupees. Feeds 5,000 devotees. Book at mahakaleshwar.nic.in.
How many people eat at Mahakal Annapurna daily?
About 5,000 devotees per day. More on festival days.
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