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Gurdwaras, temple trusts and NGOs serve large communities — locally and among the diaspora abroad. A simple, respectful website helps devotees find schedules and events, lets donors contribute with confidence, and shows how the organisation serves people. Transparency is the foundation.
Essential pages
- About / History: founding, significance, management committee or trustees.
- Daily schedule: prakash, path, kirtan, aarti, langar or bhandara timings.
- Events and festivals: Gurpurab, Navratri, annual functions, with dates.
- Live darshan / kirtan: links to YouTube or Facebook live streams.
- Services: langar, medical camps, education, community kitchen, accommodation (sarai).
- Donations: purposes, bank details, UPI, online payment.
- Transparency: registration details, annual reports, how funds are used.
- Volunteer / sewa sign-up.
- Contact and directions.
Donations done right
State the registered name and registration details of the trust or society. If the organisation has valid 80G registration, mention it and issue proper receipts — donors use these for tax purposes. If it doesn't, don't imply tax benefits. Accepting foreign donations requires FCRA registration; NRI donors must be told clearly whether the organisation can accept foreign contributions.
Content and updates
Post event photos, sewa activities, camp reports and short videos. Regular updates show the community that the organisation is active and that donations are used well.
Language and accessibility
Offer content in Punjabi/Hindi and English. Use large, readable fonts — many visitors are elderly. Keep the site fast for mobile users.
Google Maps
Ensure the place of worship or NGO office is correctly listed with timings, photos and contact. Many visitors, especially pilgrims, find you through Maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a gurdwara or temple accept online donations?
Yes, through a payment gateway or UPI in the trust's registered bank account, with receipts issued.
Can NRIs donate online?
Only if the organisation has the required FCRA registration for foreign contributions. Otherwise, explain the rules politely.
How often should the website be updated?
Schedules whenever they change, events before they happen, and reports at least yearly.
Build a respectful, transparent website
Joboo Web builds websites for religious and charitable organisations with live stream links and donation pages. Also see our dharamshala website guide or contact us.