AKHILA BHARATHA AYYAPPA SEVA SANGHAM, BHOPAL
WELCOME TO
Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham Bhopal
OBJECTIVES
Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham (ABASS) was established in the year 1945 under the Charitable Societies Act at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The organization was initially formed to provide assistance and shelter to Ayyappa devotees during their pilgrimage to the renowned Ayyappa Temple, Sabarimala, at a time when the Travancore Devaswom Board had not yet been established.
BHOPAL BRANCH
The Bhopal Branch was registered on 14 August 2019. The branch was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of the Public Relations Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, in the presence of a large gathering of devotees during a function held at Ayyappa Temple, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal.
NAREE SHAKTI
The Executive Committee of the Bhopal Branch, in its meeting held on 8 March 2020, constituted a women’s group named “ABASS Naree Shakti Sangham.”
- To provide infrastructure facilities with all modern amenities for auspicious ceremonies to members of ABASS at nominal rent, subject to the approval of the Committee.
- To provide accommodation, food, and facilities to conduct devotional activities such as Bhajan, Vayana, fasting, etc., for devotees desirous of observing the 41-day Mandala Vritham for the Sabarimala pilgrimage. Similarly, to create facilities for stay, food, and transport for devotees proceeding to Sabarimala from Bhopal and various parts of the country during the Mandala–Makaravilakku period.
- To promote and propagate Ayyappa Dharmam / Sanadhana Dharmam among the masses and provide ample opportunities for children to learn, observe, and adopt the principles of Hindu Life Management Granthams from their childhood.
- To arrange and manage a Cancer Screening Facility on Wheels at the doorstep of members. A van equipped with a fully air-conditioned laboratory, gynecology bed, ultrasound bed, dressing room, etc., is proposed to be deployed to facilitate the early detection of cancer and thereby reduce resultant mortality at nominal charges.
- To provide emergency ambulance facilities to members free of cost and at nominal charges to others, along with food and clothing assistance to the poor and needy.
- To set up a Medical Store under the Government of India’s “Jan Aushadhi Scheme” for making available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all.
- To arrange and manage educational services, including setting up a campus to help children prepare for prestigious examinations such as Civil Services and other competitive examinations.
- To provide financial assistance, study materials, etc., to children from economically weaker sections of society for primary education.
- To protect and safeguard temples, ensure uninterrupted rituals and poojas, and own, manage, or establish temples and other similar institutions.
- To unite Bhopal Malayalees across temples, samajams, and associations for charitable activities.
- To maintain harmony and peace among communities and provide a common platform for Bhopal Malayalees to discuss and resolve their common problems, while making all efforts to maintain a selfless, sincere, and transparent social order for the benefit of all.
- To provide free legal assistance through eminent lawyers from the District Court, High Court, and Supreme Court who are on the panel of the Sangham, to members genuinely in need of such services but unable to meet legal expenses.
- Board of Trustees Meeting dated 03.04.2022 of Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Bhopal Charitable Trust, Bhopal.
- Executive Committee Meeting dated 08.05.2022 of Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham, Bhopal, and the Annual General Meeting dated 22.05.2022.
- Board of Trustees Meeting dated 03.04.2022 of Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Bhopal Charitable Trust, Bhopal.
- Executive Committee Meeting dated 08.05.2022 of Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham, Bhopal, and the Annual General Meeting dated 22.05.2022.
