What is annadanam?

Annadanam — the offering of free food — is considered the greatest of all danas in Hindu tradition. Temples across Kerala serve free meals to every devotee: daily prasada oottu at Guruvayur and the famed Prathal at Vaikom, lunch and dinner for all at Parassinikkadavu Muthappan, and seasonal annadanam at Sabarimala and Kottiyoor. This page lists what's being served today — from verified temple schedules and reports by devotees like you. Explore more in the Kerala temples directory.