The legacy of Mukund Mandir in Akola extends beyond the vision of Dhondopant Mukund Deshpande. The Chaudhary family has been the cornerstone of the temple’s administration, ensuring its spiritual, social, and cultural continuity through the Mukund Mandir Trust.

Soon after the temple’s establishment, a trust was formed to manage daily operations and secure long-term sustainability. The first trustees were:

- Jagannath Shrikrishna Chaudhary - Dr. Ramchandra Narayan Chaudhary

These prominent figures of Akola were respected for their involvement in the freedom movement and social reform. Their vision ensured that the temple became a center not only of devotion but also of community and patriotism.

The main branch of the Chaudhary family traces back to Madhav Narayan Chaudhary, whose two sons, Narayan Madhav Chaudhary and Shrikrishna Madhav Chaudhary, were actively involved in social and national causes. Geetabai (Gitāātyā) Deshpande, wife of Dhondopant Mukund Deshpande, was their sister, linking the Chaudhary and Deshpande families in the temple’s foundation.

The trust was established not merely for financial management but to uphold:

- Temple maintenance and daily operations - Organization of religious festivals — Navratri, Ram Navami, Maha Shivratri - Promotion of all-religion equality - Social initiatives — annadan, education, and cultural programs

These objectives transformed the temple into a hub of social unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony.

From festivals to annadan and day-to-day operations, the Chaudhary family has been actively engaged. During Navratri, they oversee worship, annadan, and cultural programs, while Gitāātyā’s presence brought a home-like warmth, strengthening bonds with devotees.

Over the years, the temple required structural renovation. In 2022, a major restoration was carried out, with approximately 80% of funding contributed by the Chaudhary family, preserving the temple’s spirit while enhancing strength and aesthetics.

Through the trust, the Chaudhary family has promoted numerous social initiatives: annadan, communal worship, women and children programs, and religious tolerance projects. During Navratri, the family ensures inclusivity and equal participation, maintaining a long-standing tradition of social harmony.

While Dhondopant Mukund Deshpande envisioned Mukund Mandir, it was the Chaudhary family that gave structure, continuity, and renewed life to this vision. From the early trustees to the 2022 renovation, their dedication has been invaluable. This legacy exemplifies how the success of a religious-social institution depends on the unity of family, society, and tradition, serving as an inspiration for future generations.