Mount Abu solar kitchen cooks 50,000 meals daily without fuel
India builds the world’s largest solar kitchen in Mount Abu, cooking 50,000 meals a day without gas or electricity
India’s Mount Abu solar kitchen saves 2 lakh kg LPG annually
Mount Abu solar kitchen initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable living by replacing fossil fuels with clean solar energy. It demonstrates how large institutions can adopt renewable solutions at scale, blending environmental responsibility with efficient mass catering while supporting India’s broader climate and sustainability goals.
India has added another milestone to its renewable energy journey with the inauguration of the world’s largest solar-powered kitchen at Mount Abu in Rajasthan. Located at the Brahma Kumaris Spiritual Headquarters, the state-of-the-art facility can prepare up to 50,000 vegetarian meals every day without using a single unit of electricity or gas.
The solar kitchen relies entirely on sunlight, harnessed through more than 1,200 specially designed solar reflectors installed across the campus. These reflectors track the movement of the sun and concentrate solar energy onto receivers, generating high temperatures that are then used for cooking on an industrial scale. The system enables bulk preparation of food such as rice, lentils, vegetables, and rotis, meeting the daily needs of thousands of residents, volunteers, and visitors who come to the spiritual centre from across India and abroad.
According to officials associated with the project, the kitchen saves over 2 lakh kilograms of LPG annually, significantly reducing carbon emissions and operating costs. By replacing conventional fossil fuels with clean solar energy, the facility prevents thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year, making it one of the most impactful renewable-energy-backed community kitchens in the world.
What makes the initiative particularly notable is the seamless integration of ancient spiritual values with modern technology. The Brahma Kumaris organisation, known for promoting meditation, peace, and sustainable living, has positioned the solar kitchen as a living example of “care for the planet as a spiritual responsibility.” The project demonstrates how large institutions can adopt clean energy solutions without compromising scale, efficiency, or reliability.
Engineers involved in the project said the kitchen has been designed to function efficiently even during fluctuating weather conditions, with thermal storage systems allowing cooking to continue for hours after peak sunlight. The model has already drawn interest from governments, educational institutions, and large community organisations exploring sustainable solutions for mass catering.
Experts believe the Mount Abu solar kitchen could serve as a blueprint for future public kitchens, including those at temples, gurudwaras, schools, hospitals, and disaster relief centres. At a time when India is pushing aggressively toward its renewable energy targets, the project highlights the practical possibilities of solar power beyond electricity generation.
As India balances rapid development with climate commitments, the world’s largest solar kitchen stands as a powerful symbol of innovation, sustainability, and the adaptation of spirituality to modern technological solutions.
