Sree Poornathrayeesha Balasramam

This orphanage (Balasramam) is named after “Sree Poornathrayeesan” the principle deity of the very famous and ancient temple. “The Poornathrayeesha Temple”. Sree Poornathrayeesan is the family deity of the Royal family of Cochin Maharaja’s, they were the rulers of the erstwhile Cochin State. The installation of this temple deity believed to be done by Arjuna-the madhyama Pandava and is popularly being worshipped as the “Sandhana Gopala Moorthy”. The Temple as well as our Asramam is situated in the heart of the Tripunithura Town, Ernakulam District of Kerala State, India. This temple city is famous for its cultural background also.

Generation of Ideas

Viswa Hindu Parishad in an International organization registered during 1964 at Bombay of the Maharashtra State. The promoters of the organization were very eminent persons like Gurudev Chinmayanandaji, Guruji-Madhava Sadhasiva Golwalkar, Dharasingh, H.H Maharaja of Mysore Jaya Rama Raja Wadiar,His holiness Dalailama, Jagadguru Sri Shankaracharya etc…The principal aim of the organization is the all-round upliftment of the Hindus world wide spreaded over 110 countries by achieving the unity of Hindus in the world over. The Kerala State Unit of the Viswa Hindu Parishad was organized and inaugurated on 11th December 1965 at Guruvayoor by Sri.Mannath Padmanabhan in a Hindu Sammelan. The Activities of the organization includes welfare activities of the Adivasies(Tribals), Organising of Free Medical Camps,all types of relief works,formation and Management of Schools/Orphanages, Old age homes ,etc… The Ernakulam District unit of the Viswa Hindu Parishad also doing the above activities through its welfare wing called Dharma Charitable Trust. This Balasramam functions under the direct control of Dharma Charitable Trust.

Registration and Inaguration

Sree Poornathrayeesha Balasramam had registered under the social welfare department of Govt. of Kerala vide Regn. No.1266/06. It started its functioning from August 2005 at Tripunithura in the premises of the VHP district office. This Asram was inaugurated by Justice(Rtd.) Sri.Radhakrishna Menon, Judge of High Court by lighting the traditional lamp in a public meeting. The celebrities like Sri.Kummanam Rajasekharan and so many other VHP leaders were present. It started with five destitute children from different parts of the state. Subsequently the number of children increased to 18(Eigheen) during the year 2007. All round development of these children are looked in by the Asramam, as providing free accommodation food,clothing, education, cultural and social unfoldment.

Our Address

Sree poornathrayeesha balasramam Rlv college road,tripunithura Ernakulam(dist.),kerala state, south india. Pincode - 682301, balasramam@gmail.com Promoter's Address Dharma charitable trust Viswa hindu parishad District office, rlv college road Tripunithura, kerala state South india,pincode – 682301 spbalasramam@rediffmail.com

The New Building

The ground floor of the proposed 3 storied building has been completed during 2007. It was inaugurated by Sri.Gokulam Gopalan, Member of Guruvayoor Devassom Board and Social worker of the state during March 2007.Many eminent persons were present in the fuctions like Swami Poornamruthananda Puri of Amruthananandamayi Math, Swami Purandaranandha, VHP State Organising Secretary Sri.Kummanam Rajasekharan,VHP State President Sri.K.V.Madanan, Rashtreeya Swamsevak Sangham, State Sangha Chalak Sri.P.E.B Menon, Rashtreeya Swayam Sevak Sangham State Pracharak Sri.A.Gopalakrishan, District Wellfare officer Sri.Yoshith, Tripunithura MLA R.Babu and witnessed by a large croud of Well wishers. The Site of the Balasramam The site of the Asramam has been rendered by the State unit of the Viswa Hindu Parishad, Kerala.

Source of Income

From public donations for the day- to- day activities of the Asramam and for the building construction. Fund Required for smooth functioning At present the daily expenses of 18 Children including their educational Expense comes to Rs.30000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Only) per month.

Future Plans

The promoters proposed to increase the number of inmates to fifty during the next two three years, provided can complete the other 2 floors of the building with all infrastructure facilities. The estimated amount required is about 30 lakhs.

The promoters expect that this centre would be a very important and popular welfare centre in the State under the Viswa Hindu Parishad in a couple of years. Scope of the New Project Depends on the liberal donations from the local well wishers, like-minded people from in and out of the country. The promoters have optimistic hopes in achieving the target without fail.

About Children

Education of the Children The children are studying in different Government Institutions and hence no teaching staff is provided in the Asramam. The free services of three teachers are at present available for the proper guidance of the educational activities. Health Monitering A group of doctors headed by Dr.Mallika are periodically examine the children and proper cares being done by the Asramam authorities. Supporting Staff Supporting staff includes a warden, a cook, a cleaning staff and an office assistant. A nominal monthly honorarium is being paid to them at present. Library The Asramam has library with a good collection of books and periodicals of different subjects.

Help Us

Institute an ENDOWMENT in the name of your beloved ones. Help to meet routine day to day expenditure noted below a) Monthly expense for Balasramam INR.30,000/- b) Expense for an inmate for one year INR10,000/- c) Expense for an inmate for six months INR 5000/- d) Expense for an inmate for one month INR 1000/- e) Expense for Balasramam - one day INR 1500/- f) Special Feast INR 2000/- g) Annadanam INR 1000/- h) Uniform for one child INR 400/- i) Expense for one child for one day INR 50/- Donations to be drawn in favour of “Sree Poornathrayeesha Balasramam”, Account No.45085, The Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd.,Tripunithura OR “Viswa Hindu Parishad”, Account No.47408,The Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd., Tripunithura.