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Support Lord Ayyappa's seva

Your offering keeps pujas, bhajans and Mandala season celebrations going for devotees across the Bay Area. Ayyappa Samaaj is run entirely by volunteers.

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • EIN 45-1061428
  • Tax-deductible
  • Secure payment by Stripe

Make an offering

Donate $108

Secure payment by card through Stripe.

Zelle QR code: scan it in your banking app to pay AYYAPPA SAMAAJ

Or give with Zelle

Scan the code in your banking app, or send to treasurer@ayyappasamaaj.org. Zelle shows the name AYYAPPA SAMAAJ.

In the Zelle memo, put your name, email and what it's for, e.g. Priya Raman, priya@example.com, Annadanam. Sign in to get a memo code and tell us about your gift: once the treasurer finds it in the bank, it shows in your donation history and you get a receipt by email.

No account needed. Donors receive a receipt by email from Stripe. Have an account? Sign in to see your donation history and receipts. Sponsoring a Mandalam puja? Choose it on the Mandalam 2026-27 event page.

Ayyappa Samaaj is run by volunteers

No paid employees.

100%of your offering goes toward running Ayyappa Samaaj

Based on our 2025 spending

Pujas, festivals & annadanamFestivals, annadanam, puja items and event support 45%
Support for priests & templesPriest sambhavana and donations to other temples 31%
Lord Ayyappa's ThiruvabharanamThe sacred ornaments 19%
Running the SamaajAccounting, tools and bank fees 5%

Other ways to give

Double it with your employer

Many Bay Area employers match gifts. Search for Ayyappa Samaaj (EIN 45-1061428) in your company's giving portal.

Bring an offering

Rice, ghee, coconuts, flowers and fruits are needed through the season.

Questions about giving?

Sign in for past receipts, or write to us and a volunteer will help.

info@ayyappasamaaj.org

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