Bharadwaja Kuteera - a Niswartha brahmin Sevashrama

In this article on change makers , we bring to you Bharadwaja Kuteera  , near Guddadahalli , Hesaraghatta , Bangalore - a senior citizen Brahmin sevashrama about 30 kms from Bengaluru city.

About Bharadwaja Kuteera

Sri. Lakshmeesha and Smt. Vanamala Lakshmeesha founded Bharadwaja Kuteera Niswartha Sevasharama with a pure intention of extending reassurance , assistance and support for the senior citizens during their second innings. They intend to change the perception about the old age and bring forth a shift from a sense of empathy to self confidence and dignity in them and are committed for a transparent service driven to fulfill their social purpose.

 

With a vision to create a positive space for senior citizens to spend their retired life at their individual convenience , at the same time providing the necessary care and support promoting their well being with various activities.

Our team interacted with Sri.Lakshmeesha who shared information about various activities of the organization.  Senior citizens who like to spend their retirement life , nuclear families who like to ensure their seniors stay in a safe homely environment during travel usually utilize this service.  This unique sevashram follows Brahmin culture and food style. Members stay by paying a nominal monthly fees . Ashram provides food , shelter , necessary regular general medical checkup care and regular recreation activities. All major festivals are celebrated.

Donors willing to contribute to this trust may donate to their mission . All donations are eligible for tax exemption under section 80G of Income Tax Act 1961 . Donors may also visit the center and make contributions in any other forms.

Bank account details : 

• Bharadwaja Kuteera Niswartha Sevashrama
• Canara Bank , Hesarghatta branch , Bengaluru . Account no. 110049083061 , IFSC code - CNRB0003404
  

Address of trust - No.40 , Near Lakshmi temple , Guddadahalli , Hesarghatta , Bengaluru - 88

Trust administrators may be reached on - +91-9066231555, +91-9742265184

Email - bharadwajakuteera05@gmail.com

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Shanthidham , peaceful home away from home for senior citizens

Shantidhama at Kanakapura road about 30 kms from city center is a unique old age home for senior citizens which offers peaceful atmosphere stay. Started more than 2 decades ago and managed by Jain trustees it has offered tranquil experience to many senior citizens in their second innings.

Situated at an ideal not too far from Bengaluru about  3 kms from Sri RaviShankar Art of Living , this old age home offers services for senior citizens stay for both short term and long term duration. Shanti in Kannada means Peace and Dhama means a place to stay. This spot lives to its name for those visiting to spend some peaceful time.

Sri. Srinath and Smt. Suguna the management team in charge at ShantiDhama spoke to thinkbangalore team about various services which are offered and their experiences with visitors at ShantiDhama.

• Minimum Eligibility for registration 60 years and above senior citizens
• Services for both male and female guests
  
• Guests must be able to manage their daily activities themselves 
• Short term stay as low as minimum one day also starting at Rs. 600 per day inclusive of food , shelter and activities
• Package for short term stay at Rs.6500 monthly for advance booking.
  
• Package for long term stay senior citizens at Rs. 10,000 per month with a registration charges of Rs.5000 and refundable deposit of Rs.35,000
  

Currently Shantidhama has a capacity to host up-to 45 guests for stay . Stay options for single person , 2 person and 3 to 4 person per room available. Each non AC room has a attached restroom and bathroom , television and fans fitted.  There is a small Jain temple inside where pooja is conducted every morning and evening.  A big hall for gatherings and events , an outdoor stage for events , a separate common dining space and lush green space ideal for a stay. As of now a very basic medical care of Blood pressure check and Sugar levels check offered , in case of any emergencies relatives or guardians of guest to take care and arrange necessary.  Breakfast , Lunch , dinner served at regular times at the dining space with light refreshments before noon and evening. Outside food is allowed being strictly vegetarian with even no garlic allowed. Lush green surrounding ideal for walking , connecting with new friends.

Why Shantidhama ? Visitors from various backgrounds and needs visit this spot for stay.  In the current trend of nuclear families where a dependent parent may be alone if their children are traveling or not at home for some days , this may be a safer place for stay for senior parents and a change in atmosphere.  For some visitors it may be few uneasy experiences at home due to arguments or clashes and temporarily they want to be isolated to find peace and return back refreshed. For some who have spent their first innings towards family , now voluntarily joining for spending their relaxed second innings and so on.

Donors who are willing to donate raw food supplies and donations in any form for development activities are welcome at Shantidhama. All money specific contributions are eligible for tax deductions.

Shanthidam office is open between 9 AM to 12 PM and between 3 PM to 5 PM everyday .  Administration team may be reached on contacts  +918050129995 , +918073533113 , +919845443286.

Gnana Jyothi trust , empowering the visually impaired

In this article on change makers , we share about Gnana Jyothi Trust , Magadi road Bangalore - organization dedicated towards caring , educating and empowering the visually impaired

About Gnana Jyothi Trust

Founded in the year 2005 , under the care of Shirdi Sai cultural center - trust works for the betterment of disabled community. The trust renders academic support services to over 300 visually impaired students throughout the state of Karnataka. The organization provides schools and colleges test books in Braille format to the needy students free of cost. For the purpose of providing free Braille text books to the blind students the organization runs a Braille transcription center with few members employed for transcription task

Apart from these services , trust also runs a free hostel for visually impaired college girls. The hostel Sai Sadhan which was commenced in the year 2013 hosts up-to 40 girl students. The inmates are provided with free food , shelter and education materials. Also tuition , computer education and counseling are provided at free of cost. A computer center was setup in 2016 with this objective.

Off late the trust has started providing similar services for visually impaired boys  at the hostel with free catering and lodging facilities for up-to 20 boys.  The trust has taken a initiative to build a school and hostel to accommodate another 60 such children to provide education , lodging and food facilities at free of cost.

 

 

How donors can contribute to the trust

The visually challenged students at the center are provided education using Braille books. Donors can donate to buy such books for the children education

Apart from above donations , donors can contribute in other ways by visiting the center donating necessary to the children , celebrating events with them. Also promote their talents by inviting them to specific events and programs. 

Donors willing to donate for this noble purpose may donate to their mission . All donations are eligible for tax exemption under section 80G of Income Tax Act 1961.

Bank account details : 

• Gnana Jyothi Trust
  
• Union (Corporation) Bank , Vijayanagar Bangalore . Account number - 520101048131020 , IFSC code - UBIN0907987

Address of the trust Hostel - Syndicate Bank colony , No.45 , Magadi main road , Bangalore - 79

Trust administrators may be reached on 

• Mr.Eshwar (President ) - +91 9342950586
• Mr.Isaac (Secretary) - +91 9019883188
• Mrs.Jayashree Prashanth (Manager) - +91 9731761761
  
• Email ID - gnanajyothi-baba@gmail.com , info@saignanajyothi.org.in
• Website - www.saignanajyothi.org.in
  

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Adarsha trust , educating and empowering the blind

In this article on change makers , we share about Adarsha Community Development Service Trust ,  Whitefield Bangalore - organization dedicated towards caring , educating and empowering the blind

About Adarsha Trust

One who has aim to reach and achieve something in life willed definitely towards it. The organizer of the trust Mr.Nawaz Pasha And Mrs. Hussein Banu are the witness for this development.  This couple is blind by birth , their motive is to serve disabled ones in the society like them and work towards their betterment.  Their motive is to bring the disabled ones up in the society to fetch and earn their own needs by continuously working very hard with their team seeking help from the society . Adarsha Trust was started in the year 2011 serving disabled girls without any discrimination of caste or color.

Free  hostel for visually challenged girls was built in 2016 at Whitefield.  Trust provides education and various training such as Computer classes , Spoken English , Personal development skills , Bharatanatya dance classes , Meditation , Yoga etc

Trust also supports higher education of the girls in its center by providing admissions to courses like PUC , MA etc through its network. Along with these , health checkups , eye checkups , eye operations and other related services arranged at free of cost by the trust . To enable talents , the students are made to participate in various cultural activities and events

 

How donors can contribute to the trust

The visually challenged students at the center are provided education using Braille books. One student need 6 such books . Donors can donate to buy such books for the children education

Apart from above donations , donors can contribute in other ways by visiting the center donating necessary to the children , celebrating events with them. Also promote their talents by inviting them to specific events and programs. 

Donors willing to donate for this noble purpose may donate to their mission . All donations are eligible for tax exemption under section 80G of Income Tax Act 1961.

Bank account details : 

• Adarsh Community Development Service Trust
  
• Canara Bank , Whitefield Bangalore . Account number - 04632010012577 , IFSC code - CNRB0010463

Address of the trust Hostel - Residency engineering building , Nagaraj colony , Near Kaveri bakery , Immadihalli main road , Immadihalli , Whitefield , Bangalore - 560066

Trust administrators may be reached on +91 9008242362 , +91 9900508026 , adarshacdstrust@gmail.com and their website adarshacdstrust.org

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Akshara foundation , empowering poor children education

Akshara foundation is a registered non profit social organization working for child development across Bangalore . Since its inception  it has been working towards creating a generation of children who are not bound by the circumstances they are born into. Coming from the most desperate of situations , often with alcoholic fathers and distressed environment , their future looks bleak. At this organization such children are provided with education , food , shelter , love , care and guidance in an effort to help them lead a happy life

Some of the objectives of this organization

• To prevent child abandonment
• To preserve family by meeting their needs through community programs
• To prevent child labor
• To educate communities on the importance of education
• To encourage and empower education and promote gender equality
• To promote a healthy family system
• To promote and establish primary , secondary , higher educational activities in the line of academic schools , colleges who is engaged in promoting education
• To conduct cultural activities such as Dance , Music , summer camps , gymnastics , scholarship for poor and merit students. 

 

How donors can contribute

Donors willing to donate for this noble purpose may donate to their mission . Donors may also visit the center , interact with people there and make contributions in any other forms.

Bank account details :

• Akshara Foundation , Canara Bank , Raghuvanahalli , Bangalore . Account number - 6357101000089 , IFSC code - CNRB0006357

Address of Akshara Foundation - TG Palya , Kanakapura road , Near Art of Living , Thathaguni Post , Kengeri Hobli , Bangalore - 82

Trust administrators may be reached on +91 9845533250 , +91 7337704138 , Email - aksharafoundation7@gmail.com , Website - aksharafoundationaf.org

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Vara foundations , empowering the disabled and under privileged

In this article on change makers , we bring to you Vara Foundations , Bangalore - organization dedicated towards empowering the disabled and under privileged.

It was a busy evening , we were out for shopping for household items , while were busy shopping our ears turned to a melodious song which was sung by an orchestra with few instruments . Interestingly , we approached to the spot and were dumb folded to see an orchestra by few members of an NGO who seemingly had lost sight and visually impaired. We listened to their nice songs , appreciated their talent and shared a small contribution to the NGO.  We came to know they were from NGO Vara foundations who are doing a great job developing them.

About Vara foundation

Vara foundation for the disabled is a registered NGO established in 2018 by founding manager trustee Sri.G Arun Karthick along with his father Sri.K.S.G. Sekar

It works for the empowerment of people with disabilities and the under privileged. It caters to such people by providing a plethora of services including quality education , accommodation , nutritious food , vocational training , sports and placement based rehabilitation. They take initiatives towards creating opportunities for such people keep  pace with the rest of the society.

 

The NGO provides free food , free education , free hostel , free bus pass facilities and free computer training classes. 

Through organizing orchestra by visually impaired , provide them free food and shelter , extend necessary assistance through suitable employment options for leading their lives.

How donors may contribute

Donors willing to donate for this noble purpose may donate to their mission . Donors may also visit the center , interact with people there and make contributions in any other forms.

Bank account details :

• Vara foundations , Canara Bank , Nobo nagar , Bangalore . Account number - 4009201000161 , IFSC code - CNRB0004009
• Vara foundations , Axis Bank , Hulimavu , Bangalore . Account number - 919020051389599 , IFSC code - UTIB0000194

Donors may also make contributions of any limit on their below UPI link

 

Address of Vara foundations - No.7 , ground floor , 5th cross , Puttenahalli , JP Nagar 7th phase ,  Bengaluru - 78

Trust administrators may be reached on +91 9900227171 , +91 9900929314 , info@varafoundations.org , www.varafoundations.org

Those who have underwent vocational training have a great talent which may be promoted during special events and programs.  

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Tirtha Ashrama - Vanaprastha Nilaya, an abode of peace and tranquility for elderly

In this article on change makers , we bring to you Tirtha Aashrama  , JP nagar Bangalore - organization dedicated towards caring for old and orphan women empowerment.

About Tirtha Ashrama

Established in 1988 by Smt.Vidya Tirtha as a non political , spiritual institution which has been engaging in humanitarian and social service activities for over more than 3 decades , without any distinction of caste , religion , race etc. It functions with the ideals of Service and Sacrifice

Inspired by Swamy Poornananda Tirtha , Smt.Vidya Tirtha , founder president of Tirtha Ashrama , took to social service at the age of 24 , leaving behind a successful job at the Council for Scientific and industrial research . She started Gargi Sadan , a home away from home  - for college girls in Basavanagudi in 1966. She ran it for 53 years imparting good moral values , character building education and life skills to all girls.

Smt.Vidya Tirtha with Ms.Arya P Tirtha

 

Later Tirtha Ashrama developed into a Vanaprastha Nilaya, an abode of peace and tranquility for the elderly in 1995. It aims to serve the elderly providing them with a peaceful environment for their spiritual progress and a pure atmosphere for good health. It was set up to serve the people that have helped build the world into what it is today.

Another wing of Gargi Sadan for school going girls was opened in Tirtha ashrama in JP nagar in 2015 for under privileged , orphaned school going girls. She aims to be able to take on hundred such girls in future. Through such social service she has dedicated her life contributing to society.

ThinkBangalore team got a chance to speak with her daughter Ms. Arya P Tirtha who is a early child educator and councilor , also vice president of the ashrama. 

 

Donors willing to donate for this noble purpose may donate to their mission . All donations are eligible for tax exemption under section 80G of Income Tax Act 1961 . Donors may also visit the center , interact with elders and children and make contributions in any other forms.

Bank account details : 

• Smt. Vidya Tirtha
• Syndicate Bank , Bangalore . Account number - 04842010035464 , IFSC code - SYNB0000484
  

Address of ashrama -121/8, Kothanur Puttenhalli Main Road, Santhrupthi Nagar, JP Nagar 7th phase , Bengaluru

Trust administrators may be reached on +91 9845056939 , tirtha.ashrama95@gmail.com

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Dr.Shastry - Swacha Sundara Swastha Bengaluru initiative at Banashankari 2nd stage

In this article on change makers , we share about Swacha Sundara Swastha Bengaluru community at Banashankari 2nd stage Bangalore - a community dedicated towards planting tree saplings , creating awareness about Swach Abhaayan involving members to keep the surroundings clean , Waste management , Animal care.  Living by its name Swacha which means to be clean , Sundara meaning beautiful , Swastha meaning Healthier - the organization is taking good initiatives contributing its part for a clean , Beautiful and healthier society.

 

• Founder of this charity Dr. C N Shastry , a known personality of Banashankari 2rd stage , Bengaluru started this community in 2015 . 

 

Dr.C N Shastry

 

• An experienced dentist by profession practicing for more than 3 decades , he was born in Puttur , Dakshina Kannada  graduating at Rajiv Gandhi Health University.
• He has served as Honorary Secretary for his Alma mater - Government Dental college for almost a decade. 
• His love towards nature and animals inspired him to start Swacha Sundara Swastha bengaluru organization.
• In association of local communities - has raised more than 1200 tree saplings
• Has been propagating ideas through home composting and plastic eradication methods.
• Animal care through feeding dogs in the locality and nurturing them with vaccination. 

Tree planting and maintenance Initiatives

Organization promotes planting of tree saplings in localities where its much needed with proper maintenance like watering the plants , trimming , with proper tree guards .  Members interested may visit Dr.Shastry garden , collect tree saplings and plant

Waste management , Plastic recycling initiatives

Home composting measures for treating waste using natural products and utilizing the manure for gardens . Eco friendly paper bags for creating awareness on reducing plastic and recycling for good. use

Animal care initiatives

Members interested to be part of and contribute to this good initiative may contact Dr. Shastry on +91 99800 25269.

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Blood donation - Importance , Benefits , Eligibility , Procedure , Precautions

BLOOD is one of the most vital fluid component needed for major functioning of human body. It supplies oxygen , nutrients , remove waste carbon-di-oxide , acids etc

Blood  is one among the most precious gifts one can share which can save a life. A unit of blood can save up-to 3 lives. It is one of the noble donations which one must make during their lifetime in service to society which has given this life.  In this post we try to share the most frequent questions any volunteer has and encourage them for donation

Why donate blood

• Blood is the most essential part of human body and can be transfused to save life
• Blood is not manufactured or artificially available and can only be transferred from one human to other. 
  
• Be it a man made or natural disaster , in severe trauma conditions blood is needed
  
• Treating during pregnancy , patients suffering from cancer , anemia , malnutrition etc.
  

Who are eligible to donate blood

• Adults between the age 18 years to 60 years
• Those who have their body weight above 45 kg
• Those who are not having diseases such as - AIDS , Cancer , Jaundice , Malaria , Diabetes , Asthma , Heart ailments , kidney ailments , Giddiness , Tuberculosis , Blood Pressure, Anemia

Courtesy - MedicalNews Today

 

How frequently can one donate blood

• Men - once in every 3 months
• Women - once in every 4 months 

What quantity of blood is drawn from donor

• A normal adult has an average of 5 litres to 6 litres of blood flowing throughout body
• Usually One unit of 450 ml is collected from men
• Usually One unit of 350 ml is collected from women
  

What are the benefits to donor health after donating blood

• New blood generated helps in reducing and maintaining cholesterol levels
• New blood gets generated within 24 hours of blood donation , within 1 month of donation necessary minerals get restored.
  
• Aids to good memory levels

How donors should be ready before blood donation

• Have regular balanced food rich in minerals at-least 1 to 2 hour before donation
• Sleep well the night before the donation day
• Hydrate with good water intake
  
• During the time of donation be relaxed 
• Should not consume alcohol ,  tobacco products , antibiotics medications

What checks are done by medical representatives before donation

 

• Collect details about donor , medical history, take a consent.
• Use a new sterilized syringe , needle for each donor test.
  
• Blood sugar and Blood pressure checks.
• Conduct a blood group test
• There will not be any pain during the blood collection process , only a blood collection bag having small needle  is pierced to draw the blood from the veins flowing through hands
  
• Within 15 to 20 minutes , blood gets drawn . After the needle is detached , a small bandage is pasted at the spot to avoid any bleed which can be removed after few hours.

How to take care after donating blood

• Have light food , fresh fruit juice. Keep hydrated for next 24 hours
  
• Minimum of 15 minutes rest
• Should not consume alcohol for next 24 hours
• Remove the bandage after minimum 4 hours.  If you experience any soaring feel , consult a doctor who may advise a paracetamol medicine.
  
• If there is any giddiness , to sit in a posture by placing head between knees or lie down on back in a relaxing pose
• At-least for 1 to 2 hours - not involve in tiring works such as exercising , driving , heavy load works.
  

A guest post by Bangalore Blood Bank. Donors or camp organizers may get in touch with them on 080-23347714  , 9886747992.

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Rakshana Charitable Trust - caring for the uncared

In this article on change makers , we bring to you Rakshana Charitable Trust ,Benson Town Bangalore - organization dedicated towards underprivileged and orphan children care , women empowerment with the theme "Caring for the uncared".

 

The charity carries a vision through unconditional help and care of under privileged children, uncared orphans, neglected old people by providing them food, shelter, clothing, education and protection throughout their life. Some of the noble services of charity include

• To provide free medical treatment to poor and homeless, needy
• To provide shelter to orphan and poor children
• To provide permanent solution to homeless
• To facilitate last rite service to orphan and poor dead bodies
• To provide old age homes to neglected old people
• To distribute food, clothes and provide shelter to orphan kids, old age people, people and street identified individuals
• To identify uncared people on streets, transform them into respectful citizens by cleaning, caring
• To educate poor children in slums 
• Along with above charity has a vision to empower women with tailoring classes , computer classes.

Founder of the charity Mrs.Kavitha started the organization taking care of 4 children  which now takes care of more than 35 children. Born in Bangalore, lost her mother at an early age faced and overcame many difficulties in her life which motivated her to start the organization and help the needy

 

Donors willing to donate for this noble purpose may donate to their mission . All donations are eligible for tax exemption under section 80G of Income Tax Act 1961 . Donors may also visit the center , interact with children and make contributions in any other forms.

Bank account details : 

• Rakshana Charitable Trust
• ICICI Bank , Marathahalli branch , Bangalore . Account number - 141705000636 , IFSC code - ICIC0001417
  

Address of trust - No.12 , 2nd main road , 3rd cross , S K garden Benson town Post , Bangalore - 560046

Trust administrators may be reached on - +91-9686760263, +91-9740049940, 080-23339655 , Email - support@rakshana.org / raksanatrust@gmail.com

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