Preserving Faith.
Protecting Nature.
A sacred initiative dedicated to the respectful collection, Udvasana Puja, and eco-friendly recycling of old Hindu religious items — so devotion never costs the earth.
A movement of devotion, dignity and the earth.
Durga Katyayani Foundation is a not-for-profit initiative born from a simple question — where do our old gods go? Every year crores of framed photos, calendars, idols and puja items are discarded with neither ritual nor regard for nature. We close that loop.
To honour every sacred object with Vedic ritual and recycle it through a transparent, circular, eco-friendly process.
A India where faith and environment thrive together — temples, families and businesses united in conscious devotion.
A respectful four-step journey
From your altar to the earth — every sacred object travels a path designed with reverence and accountability.
Collection
Schedule a pickup or visit a drop-off point near you.
Udvasana Puja
Vedic priests perform a respectful release ceremony.
Segregation
Items are sorted by material — paper, metal, clay, glass.
Eco Recycling
Materials are recycled or returned to nature responsibly.
Every devotee creates a ripple.
Numbers we update transparently every quarter.
A complete circular system for sacred objects
God Photo Collection
Door-to-door pickup of old framed photos, calendars and prints.
Eco-Friendly Idol Disposal
Reverent visarjan of clay, plaster and metal idols without polluting waterways.
Udvasana Puja
Vedic ceremony that respectfully releases divinity before disposal.
Material Recycling
Certified recycling of paper, glass, wood, plastic and metal.
Temple Partnerships
Bulk sacred-waste programs for temples and ashrams.
Volunteer Drives
Community collection events and awareness campaigns.
What our community says
"For years our family didn't know how to part with old photos of our deities. The foundation handled everything with such grace."
"Our temple now sends every immersion item through Durga Katyayani Foundation. Zero pollution, complete dignity."
"As a CSR partner we love the transparency. Every kilogram diverted from rivers is tracked and reported."
Make sustainability a shared act of faith.
Partner with us to align your CSR and ESG goals with one of India's most culturally rooted sustainability movements. Bulk programs, temple drives, and employee volunteering — fully reported, fully transparent.
- ESG-aligned reporting with material recovery metrics
- Branded collection drives at offices and societies
- Employee volunteering and awareness workshops
- 80G tax-exempt donations (subject to certification)
