The Citizen Advocate Summary: Declaring
April 11 as Safe ePay Day
Proposing April 11 as Safe ePay
Day to mark UPI’s pilot launch on April 11, 2016, by NPCI with 21 banks,
initiated by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan in Mumbai. This initiative celebrates UPI’s
seamless integration of banking and merchant payments.
August 16 – Appeal No 86
April 11 – Declare ‘Safe ePay
Day’,
Yes, April 11 is vacant in the UN
Observance Day calendar
UPI 10th
Birthday -April 11 2026 – 238 Days to go
August
16, 2025, marks Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna’s
birth. From midnight aarti and soulful bhajans to the thrill of Dahi Handi and
the sweetness of makhan, the day is filled with devotion and joy. Across India
and the world, temples glow, prayers rise, and communities unite in song and
celebration.
Janmashtami
is more than a festival — it’s a timeless reminder of Krishna’s message of
love, compassion, and righteousness, carrying faith across generations and
continents. 🌸🎶✨
From the flute’s
melody to the click of a secure payment – devotion meets digital trust. 🎶💳
Janmashtami, celebrated this year
on August 16, is more than a festival—it’s a timeless reminder of how
faith, love, and values guide our actions. Lord Krishna’s birth is marked with
midnight aarti, vibrant bhajans, sweet makhan, and the famous Dahi Handi
that tests teamwork and spirit. It’s a day when tradition comes alive in homes,
temples, and streets across India.
But festivals also mean bustling
markets, gift buying, travel bookings, and donations to temples and charitable
causes—many of which now happen online. Here is where the spirit of Safe
ePay Day (April 11, proposed) enters the story.
Just as Krishna taught the
importance of dharma (righteous action), Safe ePay Day would remind us
that every digital payment should be made with security, awareness, and
trust.
- Secure transactions
protect your devotion from being exploited.
- Verified payment links
ensure your offering reaches the right cause.
- Awareness of scams
shields you from digital “Shakuni”-like deception.
Imagine if Janmashtami
celebrations in 2026 were live-streamed globally, and devotees could contribute
via verified QR codes—no fraud, no fake accounts—just pure seva in the digital
age.
In the same way Krishna’s flute
could calm chaos, Safe ePay Day could bring harmony to our online
financial lives. Because while the festival celebrates the eternal victory of
good over
August 16
– Janmashtami × April 11 – Safe ePay Day (Proposed)
August 16 Janmashtami –
The Flute’s Melody and the Digital Shield
🌏 Janmashtami
Across the World
Krishna’s
message of love and righteousness has travelled far beyond Mathura and
Vrindavan. Today, Janmashtami is celebrated in diverse corners of the globe:
- USA –
ISKCON temples from New York to Los Angeles host day-long kirtans, drama
performances, and offer free vegetarian feasts. Live donation portals and
eSeva platforms help supporters contribute securely from anywhere.
- UK –
London’s Bhaktivedanta Manor (gifted by George Harrison) draws thousands
for cultural programs, processions, and farm-fresh prasad. Many devotees
now pre-register online to manage crowd flow and make verified online
donations.
- Mauritius
& Fiji – Nations with large Indian diaspora see
streets filled with bhajans, temple dances, and community feasts. Many
temples use social media and digital banking for festival fundraising.
- Singapore
& Malaysia – Devotees decorate temples with peacock
feathers and flowers, while cultural skits narrate Krishna’s leelas.
Offerings are often booked in advance through secure payment apps.
- Australia
& New Zealand – Midnight gatherings, devotional
music, and children’s fancy dress competitions fill the day, with event
tickets often sold securely online.
Whether
in the bylanes of Vrindavan or the suburbs of Melbourne, the emotion is the
same—faith, joy, and community. The medium of celebration, however, is
increasingly digital.
🔐 Where
Safe ePay Day Comes In
Festivals
mean bustling markets, gift buying, travel bookings, and donations to temples
and charitable causes—many of which now happen online. Here is where the spirit
of Safe ePay Day (April 11, proposed) enters the story.
Just as
Krishna taught the importance of dharma (righteous action), Safe ePay
Day would remind us that every digital payment should be made with security,
awareness, and trust.
Secure
transactions protect your devotion from being exploited.
Verified payment links ensure your offering reaches the right cause.
Awareness of scams shields you from digital “Shakuni”-like deception.
Imagine
if Janmashtami celebrations in 2026, why only 2026, it can be every year, were
live-streamed globally, and devotees could contribute via verified QR codes—no
fraud, no fake accounts—just pure seva in the digital age.
📜 Faith Meets Financial Hygiene — Practical Steps for a
Secure Janmashtami
For
Temples & Organisers
- Verified
QR for Offerings: Display a clearly labelled QR code linked
to a pre-vetted UPI ID or official donation page, showing the temple name,
GST/charity registration, and instant receipt option.
- Digital
Prasad Booking: Allow devotees to pre-book prasād via
secure payment links with receipts.
- Livestream
with Donation Overlay: Add a “Verified Donation” badge to
streams so global viewers donate without guesswork.
- On-Site
Verification Kiosk: Let donors confirm payment
destinations before approving transactions.
- Volunteer
“Trust Ambassadors”: Assign trained volunteers to help
devotees—especially seniors—scan safely.
For
Devotees
- Confirm
recipient details before approving any digital payment.
- Prefer
official temple websites/apps over links from unsolicited messages.
- Enable
app-lock/biometric protection on your payment apps.
- Avoid
public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions.
💙 Closing
Thought
In the
same way Krishna’s flute could calm chaos, Safe ePay Day could bring harmony
to our online financial lives. While Janmashtami celebrates the eternal victory
of good over evil, our digital world still faces the daily choice between
secure actions and risky shortcuts.
August 16
– Let’s celebrate Krishna’s birth.
April 11 – Let’s protect the purity of our payments.
Two
dates. Two celebrations. One shared value: trust. 🙏🔐
Appeal for Safe ePay Day 🌟
## Call to
Action
I urge
governments, financial institutions, businesses, and communities worldwide to
join hands in declaring April 11 as **Safe ePay Day**.
Let’s
celebrate UPI’s milestone by making **Safe ePay Day** a global movement for
secure, innovative fintech.
Together, we
can build a future where financial access is universal, and every e-payment is
safe—starting with **Safe ePay Day** in 2026.
No Vada Pav, not even one bite,
Till SafeePay Day takes off in flight.
Quirky vow with a Mumbai flair—
Announce the date, and I’ll be there!
Disclaimer: - The only Joy is
Safe ePayments. Nothing More – Nothing Less.
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