# Vargani

> Festival collection and expense management app for community organizations. (iPhone/iPad app by Ganesh Sagat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vargani/id6804989829 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ganesh Sagat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775561864)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 16 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vargani/id6804989829/reviews.md

## What is Vargani?

Everything a mandal has to account for, in one place. Vargani receipts, expenses, who still owes, and the report you need for the meeting in Marathi, Hindi and English, shared with your karyakarte. For any utsav: Ganeshotsav, Navratri, Diwali, a jayanti, the village yatra, or the year's vargani.

One app, every utsav
Start a new utsav whenever you begin collecting. Each utsav keeps its own receipt book starting from no. 1, along with its own expenses, dues and reports. Members, posts, join code and logo stay the same across all of them, and older utsavs remain on the list to read any time.

A receipt that looks like a pavti book
Every receipt gets the next serial number, and that number never changes afterwards. The donor's name, the amount in figures and in words, the date, the mode of payment and the karyakarta who accepted it are all printed on it, along with the mandal's logo, the signatures of the Adhyaksh and the Khajindar, and a QR code carrying the receipt's details. You choose the wording and the picture at the head of the receipt. Send it as a PDF on WhatsApp, or print it.

Who can do what is settled
Every member has a post, and the post decides what they can do. Karyakarte collect vargani and issue receipts; the Khajindar handles expenses; the Adhyaksh sees everything. Nobody can change what isn't theirs.

Promised vargani is not forgotten
When a donor promises an amount but pays later, record it as pending. The pending list shows who still owes, how much, and who spoke to them, so nothing is left to memory.

Expenses, fully recorded
Main purchase, mandap and decoration, lighting, sound, cultural programmes, materials, food and refreshments, security, permissions, procession and transport, and social causes come as ready-made categories. Every expense can carry a photo of the bill, and the share of the collection already spent sits at the top of the page.

Reports ready for the meeting
Daily collection, collection by karyakarta, the full utsav ledger, the pending vargani list and the expense report — all per utsav. Each one exports as a CSV you can send on WhatsApp or email.

Nothing is quietly erased
A receipt is never deleted without a trace. Corrections and cancellations stay on record with the date and the name of the person who made them, so the book always adds up.

Works when the pandal has no signal
Collect vargani and record expenses without an internet connection. Everything syncs on its own the moment the phone is back online.

Adding karyakarte is easy
Share the mandal's join code. A karyakarta installs the app, enters the code, and is on the list — no forms, no waiting.

Announcements reach everyone
Programme timings, a meeting, or procession details go out to every member as a single announcement.

About money, plainly
The app never touches your collection. Money goes straight to the mandal, in cash or to your own UPI or bank account. Vargani only keeps the record.

Vargani Pro (optional, per mandal, one season): receipts sent automatically to the donor's WhatsApp from Vargani's number, A4 PDF reports with the mandal's letterhead, and no advertisements.

Languages: Marathi, Hindi and English.
The app is free. An advertisement appears on the reports page.
In Maharashtra a mandal must be registered to collect vargani. The registration status and number can be recorded in the app and are printed on the receipt.

## Key features

- Utsav-specific financial tracking
- Customizable digital receipts
- Role-based access control
- Pending payment tracking
- Detailed expense recording
- Exportable financial reports
- Offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions about Vargani

### What is Vargani used for?

Vargani is used to manage all financial aspects of community festivals (utsavs), including collecting donations (vargani), tracking expenses, and monitoring outstanding payments. It provides reports in Marathi, Hindi, and English for easy sharing.

### How does Vargani handle receipts?

Each receipt generated by Vargani is assigned a unique serial number that never changes. It includes donor details, amount, date, payment mode, and the karyakarta who accepted it, along with the mandal's logo. Receipts can be sent as PDFs or printed.

### Can Vargani be used offline?

Yes, Vargani works even when there is no internet signal. You can collect vargani and record expenses offline, and all data will sync automatically once the phone is back online.

### How are user roles managed in Vargani?

Each member is assigned a post that determines their permissions. For example, karyakartas can collect vargani and issue receipts, while the Khajindar handles expenses, and the Adhyaksh oversees everything. This ensures that users can only access and modify information relevant to their role.

### Does Vargani have ads?

Yes, Vargani contains advertisements. As it is a free application, ads are displayed to support its development and maintenance.

### What kind of reports can I generate with Vargani?

Vargani can generate several types of reports per utsav, including daily collection, collection by karyakarta, the full utsav ledger, the pending vargani list, and the expense report. These reports can be exported as CSV files for sharing via WhatsApp or email.

### How does Vargani ensure financial security?

Vargani does not directly handle any collected money. All funds go directly to the mandal, either in cash or through the user's UPI or bank account. The app solely serves as a record-keeping tool.

### What is the update frequency for Vargani?

The latest version of Vargani is 1.5.0, which was last updated on 2026-09-22. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the release date suggests ongoing development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-09-22

Bug fixes and new features added

### 1.4.0 — 2026-09-15

• देणगी आणि वस्तू: देणगीची वेगळी पावती, वस्तूची पोच पावती
• एका पावतीत अनेक नावं (सोबत कोण?), "इतर" कारण स्वतः लिहा
• "ठरलेली रक्कम" आणि "बाकी" असे स्पष्ट शब्द
• अहवाल PDF ला मंडळाचं नाव आणि सही
• छोट्या सुधारणा आणि रात्रीच्या थीममध्ये दुरुस्त्या

• Separate receipts for donations and goods
• One receipt for several donors, typed "other" purpose
• Clearer wording for promised amounts and dues
• Fixes and dark-theme polish

### 1.3.0 — 2026-09-11

Write off unpaid promises shown as Not received, excluded from income, undo anytime, receipt redesigned like a printed receipt book, dark theme with As on phone, Light or Dark options, full screen menu with your name and post, and receipts now print the Adhyaksha and Khajindar names instead of an uploaded signature.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-09

Adhyaksh post can be reassigned; the mandal's registrant stays admin.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-08

No release notes.

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