Aims and objectives of the Trust

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Summary

4.The trust is settled to obtain and achieve the following objects, namely:- (i) to ensure uninterrupted and continuity of the pooja archana and padhithi of the presiding deity and other deities in the temple without any interference or change in line with the customs, traditions of the temple, celebration of festivals, fasts and observances being carried out since the time of Swami Haridas to the maximum extent possible. However, nothing in this clause shall prevent to affix time of darshan, appointment of pujaris and affix their salaries, emoluments and compensation or take any measure to ensure safety of the bhakts and visitors; (ii) to carry out effective administration and management of the temple in consonance with the above objective; (iii) to strive to achieve a seamless, trouble free darshan experience for the devotee by ensuring, safe and comfortable access to darshan and provide for all things necessary to achieve the same; (iv) to ensure world class amenities and facilities for pilgrims, devotees and visitors including but not limited to provisions for appropriate and designated points for prasad distribution, improvement of access facilities for senior citizens and differently abled, potable water dispensers, resting benches and booths computerized access and queue management kiosks, setting up Gaushalas, Annakshetras, Kitchens, rest and travel houses, hotels and serais, exhibition halls, food halls, waiting halls and such other structures, facilities or amenities deemed proper and fit from time to time; (v) to ensure the structural safety of the temple by means of consultation, survey, engagement of renowned archaeological experts, engineers, architects and institutions of repute and further engagement of historians and restoration agencies who can carry out repairs and restorations to ensure the preservation of the temple timelessly and for the benefit of the coming generations; (vi) to manage all the money, funds, valuables assets, deposits, jewelleries donations by whatever name called including but not limited to grants, subscriptions, contributions, hundi collection, daan, chadhawa, nazar, dakshina, offerings, gifts, presents and properties whether moveable or immoveable, present or in the future vested in the deity and/or the temple or being held in his name and/or for his or the temple's benefit by ensuring a proper bookkeeping and maintenance of records to ensure financial transparency and public confidence in management of the temple; (vii) to co-operate and co-ordinate with governmental agencies and local administration by itself and through an appointed board to ensure safety of the pilgrims and help maintain law and order and carry out development of surrounding area in a planned manner; (viii) to do all things as may be incidental and conducive to carry out the management, administration, and maintenance of the temple and convenience of the pilgrims.

4.The trust is settled to obtain and achieve the following objects, namely:- (i) to ensure uninterrupted and continuity of the pooja archana and padhithi of the presiding deity and other deities in the temple without any interference or change in line with the customs, traditions of the temple, celebration of festivals, fasts and observances being carried out since the time of Swami Haridas to the maximum extent possible. However, nothing in this clause shall prevent to affix time of darshan, appointment of pujaris and affix their salaries, emoluments and compensation or take any measure to ensure safety of the bhakts and visitors; (ii) to carry out effective administration and management of the temple in consonance with the above objective; (iii) to strive to achieve a seamless, trouble free darshan experience for the devotee by ensuring, safe and comfortable access to darshan and provide for all things necessary to achieve the same; (iv) to ensure world class amenities and facilities for pilgrims, devotees and visitors including but not limited to provisions for appropriate and designated points for prasad distribution, improvement of access facilities for senior citizens and differently abled, potable water dispensers, resting benches and booths computerized access and queue management kiosks, setting up Gaushalas, Annakshetras, Kitchens, rest and travel houses, hotels and serais, exhibition halls, food halls, waiting halls and such other structures, facilities or amenities deemed proper and fit from time to time; (v) to ensure the structural safety of the temple by means of consultation, survey, engagement of renowned archaeological experts, engineers, architects and institutions of repute and further engagement of historians and restoration agencies who can carry out repairs and restorations to ensure the preservation of the temple timelessly and for the benefit of the coming generations; (vi) to manage all the money, funds, valuables assets, deposits, jewelleries donations by whatever name called including but not limited to grants, subscriptions, contributions, hundi collection, daan, chadhawa, nazar, dakshina, offerings, gifts, presents and properties whether moveable or immoveable, present or in the future vested in the deity and/or the temple or being held in his name and/or for his or the temple's benefit by ensuring a proper bookkeeping and maintenance of records to ensure financial transparency and public confidence in management of the temple; (vii) to co-operate and co-ordinate with governmental agencies and local administration by itself and through an appointed board to ensure safety of the pilgrims and help maintain law and order and carry out development of surrounding area in a planned manner; (viii) to do all things as may be incidental and conducive to carry out the management, administration, and maintenance of the temple and convenience of the pilgrims.

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