In January of 2006, I took a spiritual journey and enlightening trip through India.  One day I handed a man 50 rupees (about $1) and he put his hand over his heart, looked me in the eyes and the tears started to flow. It was then that I realized this unknown person was giving me more love, gratitude and a feeling of sacredness than I had felt from anyone in years.

I traveled through the town of Tiruvannamalai where our spiritual teacher Ramana sat in a cave for 17 years in the famous mountain of Arunachala.  The most wonderful surprise came when we met a man who had just started a facility to house, clothe and feed the orphaned Indian children there.  We could feel how HUGE his heart was, and how deeply he cared for these orphans who were either physically disabled or abandoned by their parents.

S. Nadanakumar (or Babu as he likes to be called) has provided a small shelter where these orphaned children can sleep, eat and be cared for by adults who donate their time. He provides clothing, medical care, and enabling activities that help them to acquire an education.

Giving to these very poor Indian children is by far the best feeling in the world you can have.  It is truly an amazing sensation to know that you are helping these orphans receive the bare necessities that most people take for granted. 

I know Babu personally and connect with him on a weekly basis.  I know that 100% of your money will go directly towards food, shelter, clothing, school supplies and clean water.  He is a very honest and sweet loving man.  Below are a few pictures of these orphan Indian children and some other photos from our trip.