Recently, I had a heartfelt conversation with Rupa Dantale, Vice President at a well-known construction company (Ravetkar Group). While our call began casually, what followed was an inspiring insight into something truly powerful—the Akshayya Hindu Award. I had also read about this on Dr. Abhiram Dixit’s facebook wall. I thought everyone should know about this.
Rupa explained that her connection to the award began thanks to social activist Tushar Damgude. “He insisted I join the event once,” she said, “and I’m so glad I did.” What she witnessed deeply moved her—and since then, she’s remained actively connected to the mission behind the award through promotions and contributions.
What is the Akshay Hindu Award?
In simple terms, the Akshayya Hindu Award is an annual recognition started just two years ago by a group of people rooted in nationalist and Hindutva values. The idea was born from a simple yet powerful thought: while many of us talk about gods, dharma, and society on social media, real change happens on the ground. Inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj— the award is a way for Hindus to honor those who are actually working for the upliftment of Hindu society.
What sets the Akshay Hindu Award apart is its unique approach. It is entirely crowd-funded—supported by everyday people, not large corporations or political entities. “This is everyone’s responsibility,” Rupa said. “If we want to see the society grow stronger, we must support the people who are putting in the real work.”
Another standout aspect? The awards are not given to celebrities or social media influencers. Instead, they go to grassroots workers who are bringing about quiet but meaningful change in their communities. And rather than inviting high-profile personalities to present the awards, the organizers choose fellow social workers to do the honors—keeping the spirit of service intact.
Who can receive this Hindu Award?
The Akshayya Hindu Award is given across five key categories, ensuring that different types of social efforts are highlighted:
- Tribal Welfare (Janajati Kalyan)
- Media & Literature
- Cow Protection (Go Samvardhan)
- Social Harmony (Samajik Samrasata)
- Religious Awareness (Dharma Jagran)
As per Rupa, for the first year, the awardees were from Pune and premises, but interestingly it has changed. She talked about the organisers’ focus on avoiding big metro cities like Mumbai and Pune when selecting winners. The aim is to spotlight changemakers from smaller towns and rural regions—particularly the youth, who can use this recognition as motivation to continue their good work.
Akshayya Hindu Award 2025
For the year 2025, the third edition of the Akshay Hindu Award brings with it a beautiful blend of culture and encouragement. Each winner will receive:
- A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, symbolizing strength and justice
- Rs. 11,000 in cash
- A book set featuring works by leading nationalist thinkers
This year’s ceremony will be graced by none other than Padmashri awardee Shri Chaitram Pawar, a widely respected social worker who embodies the very spirit of service the award seeks to honor.
Recipients of Akshaya Hindu Award 2025
Here are the 2025 recipients:
- Varshatai Parchure (Mokhada) – for Tribal Welfare
- Archanaji Tiwari (Uttar Pradesh, Delhi) – for contributions in Media
- Ashwin Sampathkumaran (Karnataka) – for Cow Protection
- Parag Divekar Guruji (Pune) – for Social Harmony
- Avinash Tayade (Buldhana) – for Religious Awareness
- Shirish Maharaj More – Posthumous Honour
Akshayya Hindu Award Ceremony 2025 Details
The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, 3rd May 2025, at 6 PM at Lady Ramabai Hall, S.P. College, Pune. It promises to be more than just a felicitation—it’s a celebration of silent warriors working for society’s upliftment.
Before ending our call, Rupa made a gentle but sincere appeal. “This is a Hindu Award by Hindu people for Hindu people who are working for Hindu Cause. So Hindu Society should come forward for this.” She said, “a people’s initiative. The organisers are currently funding it on their own, but we want every proud Hindu to feel that this is their event too.”
If you’d like to contribute financially—even in a small way—you can send your support to the Sangati Trust.
How to contribute for this Hindu Award
Account name :Sangati
Bank name : IDBI Bank
Branch name : Ganesh Nagar , Pune
Account type : Saving
Account number : 0588104000123044
IFSC code : IBKL0000588
UPI : UJJBB83981772959@Ujjivan
🌿 Summary:
- Akshayya Hindu Award is a crowd-funded, Hindu community award started in 2023
- Honours grassroots workers across five impactful areas
- Recognises young changemakers from non-metro cities
- Includes cash prize, Shivaji Maharaj statue, and books
- Annual event held in Pune, open to all supporters of Hindu causes
Whether you believe in action over words, or simply want to support unsung heroes working for society—this award is worth knowing about, supporting, and celebrating.
