About Us

The very name "Hastadharan" connote what we insinuate to comprehend. To aid the orphanages fiscally, with the intention that they have enough funds to afford victuals and haven for the vagrants. The plain yet imperative

Obligations - food and shelter.

We came into existence, with the nativity of deliberation in our hearts and moreover entrenched deep in our soul, to lend a hand. A hand in the offing to hold the one in need, to support the less fortunate's, and to embrace the insolvent, wherever, whatever, however and whenever, it is possible.

Hastadharan originated back on May 20th 2009, with measly participation of twelve people, and an eternal motive of supporting the orphanages which are struggling to run their homes due to lack of funds. The initiative we took was a minute step towards the colossal goal, we had in our minds. And this minuscule steps have cemented a potent trail to reach our aspiration.

In the company of our troop, we onset the voyage of visiting the orphanages and evaluating them on the scales of need of fiscal assistance, with that the first stopover of Hastadharan was marked by the trip to Balgurukulam.Our first stride in the line of attack of reaching out to the orphans.

That was our instigation and from then we are never on rest.

We now have approximately forty to forty five members since our onset, and the number keeps going up. The membership of this group is wholly volunteered. The people who have the immense compassion and huge zeal to serve the deprived are the element of the set. They all have the same revere, "Lending a Helping Hand".

To reach out to the mob, which has the identical fervor, we came up with our Blog, a spot where we share our stances and also ventures made so far. This Blog spot facilitate us by providing a middling for extending our horizons, also creating a great deal of societal consciousness and errands towards our fellow beings.

We amass the contributions of all the members and the volunteers who join hands with us and bequeath it to the orphanage we visit.

Hastadharan, with its vision and mission has completed a few expeditions through the manifold helping hands. The idea at the rear of all these visits is the assortment of the solitary orphanage amongst all, which is found scuffling financially, to keep up the motive of cherishing the destitute, and supporting them on chronic basis with unremitting funds.

Our mission is immense and hands are few, but the voyage we commenced will never recede…..since we believe that; As Hastadharan unfolds, indubitably our hands will proliferate……

Join your hands with our hands…….. We embrace more willingly than holding……!!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

" A Heavenly Feeling "

July-18-09, it was an eventful day, a day we can never forget in our life. That day we got an opportunity to visit Jeroham orphanage. It was good to see a bunch of 28 kids from different cast; creed, region and age group living under same roof. We got a warm welcome by kids. Initially they kept a small distance from us. But how long, can we stay away from those sweet innocent angels .Soon we all become so friendly; they treated us like they had known us closely for ages. It was such a good feel. we played cricket, pranks to each other. We were surprised by their discipline and sharing mentality.

Even though they were abandoned by their physical parents and relatives, they were never seen sad. They were happy about what they have. As the little shekhar said, the other kids were his brothers and sisters and God almighty is their father and mother who provide and fulfill all their needs. We were surprised by their hope and the way they care about each other.

It was indeed a great eye opener for all of us who attended it and also reminded us, how privileged we are. Unlike them we have got everything in our life, like good education, good clothes, caring parents, sibling, relatives, and job. Still we are never satisfied in our life; in fact we grumble and complain to god about even silly problems. Those five hours taught us a lot of things, may be it was some of the best moments of our life.
yeahh!! It was an eventful day, an awesome day with the sweet innocent angels of heaven……

- Anish
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Thursday, July 2, 2009

" Joy of Service "

There are many wonderful things, but nothing is more wonderful than “Man”. The very life, as a human being, is a blessing bestowed upon us. We, as human being, are graced with the ability, to love, care, express, feel and more over to understand and help others.
The life led by each and every individual on this earth has its own purpose. The realization of our purpose as a human being is very essential. We are here in human race, for the sole reason of helping those who are in need and thus work towards the divine cause of uplifting the mankind.
The Lord made us special by giving us the virtues of love and kindness-the magical expressions, so powerful that, both the receiver as well the giver feels really wonderful .God made us fortunate enough by giving us the ability and also the opportunity to extend our hands to help the destitute to bring smile on their face and happiness in their life. God chose us as a medium to send his love and blessing to them through us.
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround every day. So let us all take up the initiative and grasp every chance that comes our way, to show an act of kindness and love, which can give at least one soul on the earth, a reason to smile and feel “Truly Alive”.
The deeds we do may not be great to be appreciated and recognized, but the way we think and act really matters. What we do may not be enough, but still what we do has its own contribution in its own way .We, ourselves may feel that what we are doing is just a drop of ocean, but the ocean would be less because of this missing drop.
Believe that you can make a difference.

“You can make a difference with small things you do
The future is entirely left to you
The changes you make may not always be seen
But perhaps you can give someone a chance to Dream”

As we expect to pass through this world but once; Any good things therefore that can be done or any kindness that can be shown to any of fellow creature; Let us do it now; Let us not defer or neglect; Let us get our soul enlightened by the joy of service; “For we shall not pass this way Again”.

“So, get to work and may WE find
A small solution to help Mankind”

- Khushboo Singh

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Event 2- Udhavum Ullangal illam

Event 2- Udhavum Ullangal illam
Udhavum Ullangal Illam- an orphanage home started in the year 2001 is situated near St Thomas Railway station. As on date, it houses 125 children who are between the ages 3 ½ years to 15 years.

The children here strictly follow the daily routine of waking up every day at 5:30 am in the morning and doing meditation for half an hour. They are given 45 minutes as study time, after which they have their breakfast and go to their schools. In the evening after coming from their schools they are given time for playing and watching TV. They again have study time allocated, which is around 2 hour, after which they dine and sleep by 9 pm.

The people around the locality of this home sponsor the food for these children on special occasions like wedding anniversary and birthday’s. They get sponsorship for approximately 15 days in a month. For the remaining days of the month they are providing food from the revenue that they gather. On the sponsored day they are provided special meal which consists of a sweet and more than one dish and on normal days their meals have only one dish.

These children are educated in two schools namely Rosily school and A G S Nidhi school, the former being a primary school and the latter higher secondary school. This academic year 10 of these children are going to write their High school board exams. The children who had suffered psychologically need extra help for continuing their studies which is being provided by volunteers. The children of age more than 12 are given basic computer training by Apollo computer centre free of cost. The tailoring class is especially organized for all the girls above the age of 13 years.

The children here are forced to play only indoor games as the home has space constraints.

The home is raising funds by conducting Musical concert every year. It is also getting sponsorship like philanthropists.

The home requires help in purchasing groceries as they are not able to manage it. They also require help in stitching uniform for these children.

Event 1 - Balagurukulam

Event 1 - Balagurukulam
Balagurukulam, a place which houses 45 orphans of various ages, is located in a village called Kalikuppam near Pudur. This home is surrounded by vast water body which gives it a scenic view.

The first impression that we got on seeing the children is that they were much matured for their age; the elder ones were parenting the younger ones. The caretakers are doing a good job, like training them in yoga and meditation. The children here are also taught to paint, make handicraft items and swim. The care takers carry out all the daily activities with the assistance of the children and with the support of another volunteer.

One of the caretakers is an ayurvedic doctor by profession who does research on ayurvedic herbs. He is also a counselor of personality development who takes classes in some colleges in the city. The other caretaker works in a private company as an HR. The Organisation is run partially by the caretaker’s monthly income and through loan that have been raised from banks and donation that they get from various philanthropists.

The Organisation wants to bring into their fold minimum of 100 orphans who would be educated and brought into the main stream of society, who in turn could help other orphans to come up in life.

In Line with this motto, 22 of these children are being educated in top schools of that area, namely Vivekananda vidyalaya and Velammal School. These schools charge an amount of Rs.15000 per annum per child without any concession. This academic year the organization has to pay an amount of Rs.1.2 lakh which has not been yet arranged. The daily expenses for feeding these children with milk and food amounts to Rs.2000.

Every year on January 26th, a christening ceremony is held for all the children who have completed one year in age.