Celebration of Life · Since 2002
A shelter of comfort and dignity.
“Let us extend caring hands… Let us create a shelter of comfort and dignity.”
24 years of humanitarian service
Established in 2002, Vanaprastham Charitable Trust was founded by Shri Nandanji Swatantra, whose spiritual foresight and dedicated service mindset remain the guiding force behind the Trust and its initiatives.
Under the Trust, Ashrayam Home ensures safe shelter, food and proper healthcare for our beloved seniors.
Administration & Management
Day-to-day operations are coordinated by Mr. Haris P. Kozhikode, Trust Administrator & Legal In-Charge — a prominent social worker, industrialist and anthropologist dedicated to selfless service.
Shri Nandanji at Vanaprastha Bhavanam in 2004.
In their words
A Tribute to Shri Nandanji
Guruji, it has been a long time... your presence was there for such a long time.
All the memories are tied to your presence. Once, in Paingulam — the Tannissery locals would know Swamiji — a man from there, a fairly sensible man, happened to ask me, “Who is this Nandanji?” When I spoke about Shri Nandanji, this is what he said:
“He came like the rain and left like the rain. No one knows where he came from, nor where he went.”
Was he a Swamiji? Or someone in real estate? A rich man? A spiritual speaker? A farmer? None of us could ever grasp who or what Swamiji really was. Coming to a place full of so many issues, dishonest people and dangerous criminals, and executing a project like this all alone — what Swamiji accomplished back then is something even a professional builder cannot pull off today.
Similarly, to every person — be it people from the Agriculture Office or local real estate brokers — you are an enigma, Guruji. I am not joking; there is no exaggeration in this at all. Even now, Shri Nandanji is deeply etched in all their minds. People wonder where such a person came from and where he went. I told them Swamiji is currently a bit far away, in Tamil Nadu.
It truly is a wondrous thing. Moreover, Swamiji envisioned and put into practice concepts long before people even began thinking about them today — using your own money, without taking even 50 paise from anyone.
I am in complete awe of you, Swamiji. My family and I will forever remain at your feet. Respectful greetings.
About Vanaprastha Bhavanam (2002)
Vanaprastha Bhavanam in Cheruthuruthy, Keralam was the beginning of his service to humanity.
It’s an initiative that Guruji took back in 2002, when Vanaprastham was not a very known concept. He had introduced Vanaprastham — one of the ancient Indian ashrams of life: Brahmacharyam, Grihastham, Vanaprastham and Sannyasam — having foreseen the need for elderly care. It was his mission. This land is blessed to see such a beautiful beginning to his mission.
It’s such a blessing that Guruji’s grace is now reaching all over the country and even all over the world.
To know more about Shri Nandanji, visit swatantrasadhana.in
How you can partner with us
Share the happy moments of your life — birthdays, anniversaries, remembrance days — with the residents of Ashrayam.
Annadanam
Food Sponsorship
- •Sponsor Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
- •Sponsor full-day meals for all residents
- •Celebrate personal milestones with meals
Kitchen & home
Essential Daily Provisions
- •Rice, pulses, spices and groceries
- •Dairy products and fresh vegetables
- •Cleaning & hygiene supplies
Care & wellbeing
Medical & Healthcare
- •Sponsor monthly medicine expenses
- •Support specialised clinical treatment
- •Fund doctor consultations & checkups
General contributions
Infrastructure
- •Building maintenance & repairs
- •General operational funds
- •Amenities & utility costs
Artist’s impression — the layout and facilities shown are indicative and still taking shape.
In the planning
A wellness campus, taking shape
Vanaprastham Charitable Trust is working towards a campus that brings together a Premium Wellness Home and a Wellness Wisdom Centre, with Ashrayam Home for the Elderly on the same grounds — care, comfort and wellbeing under one roof.
Book Your Space
Reserve your place at the new campus. Write to vanaprastham882002@gmail.com or call +91 97475 27811.
Premium Wellness Home
Premium retirement homes anyone can move into — for a lifelong stay, or for as long or short a while as they need.
Wellness Wisdom Centre
A space for physical, psychological, emotional and energetic wellbeing, for those in Vanaprastham. It will be equipped with screen-free traditional as well as smart tech wellness equipment, recovery care and an intense silent retreat space.
Ashrayam Home for the Elderly
Our home for seniors, on the same campus as the new facilities.
In the pipeline
Premium Wellness Homes & Wellness Wisdom Centre
Models of the homes and the centre taking shape on the campus. Tap any picture to see it larger.
These are models of the planned homes and centre — not photographs of a built place.
Ways to give
Bank transfer & UPI
Contributions are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Tap any detail to copy it.
Recognised by Govt. of India Income Tax Dept.
80G Exemption No: AATV6237A/09/15-16/T-0120/80G (Dated 10.03.2016)
Scan and pay
Point any UPI app at this code to give directly to Vanaprastham Trust. Small or big, every rupee reaches the residents of Ashrayam Home.