Philanthropic Ventures Run by Ravidasi Dera in Jalandhar District: An Empirical Experience towards Community Mobilization

Ravidasi  community  realisation  in  Punjab  developed  against  the  backdrop  of  the  bani  of ‘Guru Ravidas’  who ingeniously chose rhyme as a vehicle of non-violent, peaceful social gripe for the formation of a casteless civilisation, free from all categories of bindings and assemblies of dominations. This Dera begun to run its activities in a modern looking fashion in terms of infrastructure and facilities in Punjab from the early twentieth century. The   provision   of   excellent Philanthropic projects which is run by Dera Sachkhand Ballan with the help of NRI (Non-Resident Indian) like Satsang halls, Musical academy, School, Hospitals etc. Besides,  modern hospital medical services in the rural areas of Punjab is what made  Dera Sachkhand Ballan  an brilliant religious position for the demoralized where spiritual and social facilities are combined together. Ravidasi diaspora philanthropy distant, Dera SchkhandBallan also accepts rich donations from its huge number of native followers and supporters.