Development and History of Haribhakti Raneshwar Mahadev Sansthan Charitable Trust
Visionary philanthropist Shri Ishwarlal Ratanlal Haribhakti registered the Haribhakti Raneshwar Mahadev Sansthan Charitable Trust in 1988, driven by a deep commitment to both social and spiritual service. While the Trust was established primarily to uphold and protect the values of Sanatan Dharma, it also actively supports the community’s social, educational, and healthcare needs.
One of the Trust’s first major initiatives in those days was the restoration of the historic Raneshwar Mahadev Temple in Vadodara, a project personally sponsored by Shri Ishwarlal Haribhakti. This sacred temple, rich in history and devotion, was lovingly restored to its former glory. Today, it stands as a vibrant centre for spiritual gatherings, religious ceremonies, and community-building grounded in shared values and tradition.
Projects in Healthcare by Shri Ishwarlal Haribhakti (From 1980-2002)
Arogya Mandir:
- The Eye Care Department offers subsidized eye examination and treatments.
- The Physiotherapy Department offers pain management and rehabilitation treatments.
- The Homeopathy Department offers mild, natural healing alternatives.
- Frequent yoga classes help to promote both physical and mental health.
- Center of Acupressure and x-ray unit were also a part of Arogya mandir till 2004.
Expansion Under Shri Gopal Ishwarlal Haribhakti (Post- 2002)
Shri Gopal Ishwarlal Haribhakti took over the Haribhakti Raneshwar Mahadev Sansthan Charitable Trust in 2002, bringing fresh vision and renewed vitality. Under his leadership, the Trust expanded its scope to include a wide range of philanthropic and spiritual initiatives.
The Trust partners with several respected organizations including Akshaya Patra, ISKCON, Missionaries of Charity, Don Bosco Snehalaya, and many others to extend its reach and deepen its impact. It also regularly donates food grains to organizations serving vulnerable communities.
Some of the Trust’s key areas of support include:
- Support for Gaushalas: Contributing to the welfare and care of cows.
- Disha Trust: Empowering individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Don Bosco Snehalaya: Providing food grains for orphaned children.
- Goraj: Muni Seva Ashram: Supporting the needs of women with special requirements.
Advancing Spiritual
Knowledge
- Instill moral and ethical values.
- Spark curiosity about Hindu deities and scriptures.
Through this engagement, the Trust strives to preserve and pass on the rich spiritual heritage of Sanatan Dharma.
Yoga and Wellness Collaboration
Educational Contributions Across Gujarat
Self-Sustaining Temples: The Visionary Legacy of the Haribhakti Family
For generations, the Haribhakti family has been more than philanthropists they have been visionaries. Their legacy goes beyond constructing places of worship; it’s about cultivating vibrant centres of community life.
What makes their journey especially remarkable is the foresight they brought to temple management. Long before sustainability became a popular concept, the Haribhakti family had already woven it into the very fabric of their spiritual and social work. At the heart of this movement were the strong, devoted, and deeply committed women of the family. They didn’t just help build temples they took on the responsibility of managing them with grace, discipline, and wisdom.
The land surrounding these temples was never left idle. It was cultivated with care, and the income it generated was used to maintain the temples, ensuring they remained self-sustaining and full of life. Over time, this model evolved. Shri Ishwarlal Haribhakti and Shri Gopal I. Haribhakti constructed multipurpose buildings, leasing them to schools and corporate offices. The resulting rental income now supports not just temple upkeep, but a broad range of community development efforts.
The Haribhakti family continues to serve with humility, humanity, and unwavering dedication. Their story is a powerful example of how tradition and innovation can come together to create something truly timeless a model of temple stewardship that uplifts not just the spirit, but the entire community.
Haribhakti The
Legend Book
Haribhakti -The Legend stands as a remarkable testament of scholarly devotion and historical preservation. Authored by Mrs. Swati Haribhakti, this extraordinary volume is the result of years of meticulous research, dedication, and a deep reverence for her ancestral legacy. Through extensive archival exploration, personal interviews with extended family members, and visits to historically significant sites where the Haribhakti ancestors lived and worshipped, she unveils the rich tapestry of the Haribhakti banking firm.
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