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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