Community Service
Serving Society Through Faith, Culture, Sports, Health and Environmental Conservation
True service extends beyond preserving monuments—it touches people’s lives. At Kankanashikhari, community service has always been an integral part of its mission. Under the guidance and vision of Dr. Susant Kumar Sahoo, numerous initiatives have been undertaken to promote spirituality, education, health, youth development, environmental protection, and humanitarian service.
The objective has never been limited to organizing events; it has been to inspire individuals, strengthen communities, and preserve Odisha’s cultural values for future generations.
Divine Jagannath Art Camp
Art has always been one of the most powerful mediums to preserve culture and devotion. To encourage young artists and promote the rich traditions of Lord Jagannath, Divine Jagannath Art Camps have been organized at Kankanashikhari.
These camps provide a platform for students, professional artists, and devotees to express their creativity through paintings inspired by:
Spiritual Book Fair
Knowledge is one of the strongest pillars of civilization.
To promote spiritual awareness and historical understanding, Spiritual Book Fairs have been organized featuring books on:
Promoting Sports Among Youth
Saving lives is one of the highest forms of service.
Regular Blood Donation Camps have been organized with the support of volunteers, local organizations, healthcare professionals, and community members.
These initiatives help:
- Address emergency blood shortages.
- Support hospitals and healthcare institutions.
- Raise awareness about voluntary blood donation.
- Encourage first-time donors.
- Promote a culture of compassion and social responsibility.
Every unit of donated blood has the potential to save multiple lives, making these camps a significant contribution to public health.
Plantation and Environmental Conservation Programmes
The sacred landscape of Kankanashikhari and Chilika Lake reminds us that protecting nature is also a form of worship.
Tree plantation drives have been conducted to:
- Increase green cover.
- Protect local biodiversity.
- Improve environmental sustainability.
- Create awareness about climate change.
- Preserve the ecological balance surrounding Chilika Lake.
Students, volunteers, devotees, and local residents have actively participated in these programmes, reinforcing the message that heritage conservation and environmental conservation must go hand in hand.
COVID-19 Relief
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kankanashikhari extended its commitment to society by participating in relief activities for people affected by the crisis.
These efforts reflected the belief that service to humanity is an essential expression of spiritual values.
Humanitarian Support
Relief efforts included:
- Distribution of food and essential supplies.
- Support for vulnerable families.
- Assistance to daily wage workers and economically weaker sections.
- Community awareness regarding health and hygiene.
- Encouraging social responsibility during challenging times.
Preserving Culture Through Community Participation
Beyond individual programmes, Kankanashikhari has continuously encouraged active community involvement through:
- Rath Yatra celebrations.
- Cultural festivals.
- Heritage awareness campaigns.
- Volunteer participation.
- Youth engagement programmes.
- Educational and spiritual gatherings.
- Temple cleanliness and maintenance drives.
These initiatives have strengthened the connection between heritage, faith, and society.
Service before self.
Community service is not measured only by the number of programmes conducted, but by the positive impact created in people’s lives.ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Unity through culture.
Frequently Respect for heritage.
Through Divine Jagannath Art Camps, Spiritual Book Fairs, Sports Tournaments, Blood Donation Camps, Plantation Drives, COVID-19 Relief Activities, and numerous community initiatives, Kankanashikhari continues to uphold the timeless Indian ideal of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (
Jai Jagannath.
Our Commitment
Community service is not measured only by the number of programmes conducted, but by the positive impact created in people’s lives.
