Get involved

Seva begins with care.

Respect for fellow devotees, the ritual and the shoreline is a meaningful way to participate. Contact the Mahasangh to offer your time and service.

Service, with purpose

A shared celebration.
A shared responsibility.

Seva is expressed in small, thoughtful actions as well as organised service.

Community service

A spirit of welcome, care and collective responsibility.

Environmental care

Respect for the beach, its waters and the place we share.

Safety & coordination

Following authorised guidance with patience and discipline.

Cultural continuity

Keeping the meaning of the ritual alive for generations.

Participate thoughtfully

Be considerate of people observing the fast and performing the ritual.
Help keep paths clear and follow instructions from authorised teams.
Respect the beach and carry waste away.
Share confirmed information rather than old programme images or rumours.

Offer your time

Write to volunteer@chhathutsav.org to enquire about seva. Include your name, availability and the kind of assistance you can offer. The team can explain suitable roles and coordination arrangements.

Supporting the Mahasangh

For other forms of support, contact the Mahasangh. A payment or tax-benefit process will be published only with the appropriate approved documents.

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Many ways to offer seva

Welcome and coordination

Help visitors find information and follow the directions of the organising team. Patient communication, a clear understanding of your assigned role and cooperation with other volunteers make the gathering easier to navigate.

Preparation and cleanliness

Offer your time for agreed preparation tasks and keeping shared spaces clean. Use designated waste points, encourage responsible use of materials and coordinate any cleanup activity with the team.

Skills, materials and partnerships

Support can include time, practical skills, materials or services. Contact the Mahasangh to discuss current needs before arranging supplies or a partnership, so your contribution supports the work that is required.

Tradition, service and a shared future

Preserving the ritual

Chhath Utsav Mahasangh brings families together around the sacred traditions of Chhath Puja. Ritual knowledge, preparations and the sharing of prasad connect younger generations with the practices passed down by their elders.

A welcoming community

The celebration is shaped by devotees, families and volunteers. A spirit of inclusion and cooperation helps people from different backgrounds take part, support one another and carry the tradition forward.

Care for the shoreline

Respect for nature is part of the celebration. Natural offerings, responsible waste disposal and care for the beach help protect the setting in which families gather to worship.