Kanike

Description

Kanike is a traditional voluntary offering made with devotion and gratitude. In the Madhva sampradaya and temple tradition, Kanike represents a devotee’s heartfelt contribution to support the deity and the institution-without any specific material exchange. It is an act of love and surrender.

Your Kanike helps sustain daily rituals, spiritual programs, maintenance of the temple, and community welfare activities carried out by Ruju Yogi Foundation. Contributions go towards puja materials, lamp oil, annadana, gaushala, and other sacred and charitable works.

Devotees contribute Kanike as a humble gesture to support temple activities, religious services, and charitable initiatives. There is no minimum or maximum-every offering is received with gratitude.

What is Kanike?

Kanike is a voluntary offering or donation made to the temple or mutt with devotion. It is not tied to a specific seva or prasada; it supports the institution’s overall activities and upkeep.

How is my Kanike used?

Your Kanike is used for daily temple rituals, maintenance, spiritual programs, gaushala, annadana, and other charitable and religious activities of Ruju Yogi Foundation at Shri Vadiraja Mandira, Chintamani.

Is Kanike tax-deductible?

Ruju Yogi Foundation may be eligible for 80G or similar exemptions. Please check with the foundation or your tax advisor for current eligibility and receipts for tax purposes.