Jathi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Devotion through service

About The Dham

Maa Durga at Shiv Shakti Kashi Dham

Our story

From a place of worship to a place of service

Mahant Shivbalak Upadhyay Ji established Shiv Shakti Kashi Dham in 2019 with the blessings of Maa Durga. He envisioned a place where spiritual practice would also become a source of hope and support for families in need.

The trust brings devotees and neighbours together through prayer, traditional gatherings and community welfare work. Its guiding thought is simple: service to humanity is service to the Divine.

Our vision

A compassionate community

We hope for a society where spirituality and humanity go hand in hand, every person is treated with dignity, and financial or social circumstances do not prevent a child or family from receiving support.

Education, respect for daughters, care for Gau Mata, food for those in need, and the preservation of Indian culture and traditions all form part of this vision.

Our mission

Faith in action

Our mission connects spiritual devotion with social responsibility. Through education support, Ann Seva, Gau Seva, marriage assistance and help in difficult times, the trust works to make compassion practical.

We also bring people together through Aarti, Bhajans, Kirtans, Yajnas, Havan and other spiritual activities.

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Mahant Shivbalak Upadhyay Ji and Sudha Ji at a ceremony

Our founder

Mahant Shivbalak Upadhyay Ji

A devotee of Maa Durga and Lord Shiva, Mahant Shivbalak Upadhyay Ji founded the Dham to make spiritual life a source of strength and support for society. His guidance shapes the trust’s worship, education, food distribution and welfare efforts.

Sudha Ji has been an important part of the Dham’s journey. Together with devotees and community members, she helps carry its spiritual and social initiatives forward.

“Service to humanity is service to the Divine.”

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