Shree Ram Mandir 2024

Raffle Fundraiser 2025

Support. Celebrate. Win Big!

Event Date

Saturday, October 04, 2025

Event Time

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Event Location

156 Schuyler Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

Raffle Prizes

Grand Prize

Ram Lalla Rath (Honda Odessey Touring Van)

Platinum Prize

Two Business class round trip airline tickets form any US airport in the 50 states to New Delhi

Gold Prize

Two Economy class round trip airline tickets form any US airport in the 50 states to New Delhi

Why Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America Needs Fundraising

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) has been serving the Hindu community in the United States for more than five decades. Its mission is to preserve, practice, and promote Hindu heritage and values while providing vital services to the community. To continue this important work and expand its impact, VHPA relies on generous contributions from supporters.

1. Sustaining Community Programs
VHPA runs a wide range of programs including Bal Vihars (heritage and language schools), family and youth summer camps, scholarships, and publications such as Hindu Vishwa. These initiatives help nurture Hindu identity among younger generations, but they require continuous funding for curriculum development, teacher training, and outreach.

2. Social Service and Seva Projects
From disaster relief in the U.S. to supporting underprivileged children in India through Support a Child, VHPA has consistently extended its seva to those in need. These projects depend on steady financial resources to respond swiftly to emergencies and sustain long-term commitments.

3. Empowering Hindu Institutions
Through initiatives like the Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council (HMEC), VHPA strengthens temples, cultural centers, and networks such as the Hindu Women’s Network and Hindu Business Network. These efforts create lasting community infrastructure that requires financial backing for conferences, training, and capacity building.

4. Advocacy and Outreach
VHPA works to ensure Hindu values and voices are represented in the broader American landscape. Outreach to students on campuses, publications, and events all need professional execution and resources to amplify impact.

5. Building for the Future
VHPA envisions long-term projects such as establishing educational institutions, expanding scholarship programs, and hosting large-scale conclaves like Sant Sangam. Achieving these goals will only be possible with sustained and strategic fundraising.

Fundraising is not just about collecting donations—it is about building a strong and self-sustaining Hindu community in America. Every contribution empowers VHPA to continue serving, connecting, and guiding Hindus across generations while leaving a lasting legacy for the future.

Grand Prize

2024 Honda Odyssey Touring
  1. Kelley book value (dated April 8, 2025): $37898 – $40959
  2. Estimated odometer reading at delivery: 25,600 miles
  3. Certificate of visitation to 859 mandirs in 48 contiguous U.S. states in 65 days as part of the 50-state 872 mandir visits with Ram Lalla Akshat Kalash and Ram Lalla Vigraha
VHPA responsibility
  1. Provide clean title to the vehicle
  2. Removal of all decals and professional cleaned vehicle
  3. Delivery to winner’s address in any of the 48 contiguous states
  4. Procuring temporary license tag for transportation to winner’s address
  5. Insurance while in transit
Winner’s responsibility
  1. All state and local taxes
  2. Must provide proof of insurance before delivery can be arranged

Platinum Prize

Two Business class round trip airline tickets form any US airport in the 50 states to New Delhi

Ground package
  1. Welcome at New Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel
  2. Delhi: Overnight stay
  3. Travel to Mathura, and one day/night stay
  4. Travel to Kashi, and one day/night stay
  5. Travel to Ayodhya, and one day/night stay
  6. Travel back to Delhi
Included
  1. Meet and greet at all transfer points
  2. Four-star accommodation where available
  3. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the ground travel (vegetarian meals only; no alcohol)
  4. VIP darshans at all mandirs visited (Where Possible/Allowed)
  5. Boat ride in Kashi
Excluded
  1. Personal and optional expenses for activities not mentioned above
  2. Medical and travel insurance
  3. Any expenses due to unforeseen delays in air or ground travel

Gold Prize

Two Economy class round trip airline tickets form any US airport in the 50 states to New Delhi

Ground package

  1. Welcome at New Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel
  2. Delhi: Overnight stay
  3. Travel to Mathura, and one day/night stay
  4. Travel to Kashi, and one day/night stay
  5. Travel to Ayodhya, and one day/night stay
  6. Traveling back to Delhi
 Included
  1. Meet and greet at all transfer points
  2. Four-star accommodation where available
  3. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the ground travel (vegetarian meals only; no alcohol)
  4. VIP darshans at all mandirs visited (Where Possible/Allowed)
  5. Boat ride in Kashi
Excluded
  1. Personal and optional expenses for activities not mentioned above
  2. Medical and travel insurance
  3. Any expenses due to unforeseen delays in air or ground travel
  4. Tips & Gratuities are not included are at travelers’ discretion
How to Buy Tickets
How You Can Help

For donations, sponsorship, or queries— Reach out to us!

Call Us

732-744-0851

Email Us

gensecy@vhp-america.org

Thank You for Supporting Our Community!

Your contribution helps us keep our traditions alive and build a brighter future.