A commendable achievement by Baba Amte at Anandvan is the establishment of special schools for deaf, dumb, and blind children. These kids are indeed special. They have learnt to accept their disabilities, but do not let that fact hinder their creativity and capability. They are happy and content in their little world at Anandvan. They do not get to see many outsiders and so an outsider visit such as ours is greeted with big smiles and a warm heart. It’s really a touching scene.
Here is one creative guy. His real talent at sketching is featured below. He had a book full of sketches - KR Narayanan, Swami Vivekananda, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Lokamanya Tilak, Subash Chandra Bose, Gauthama Buddha et al. Fascinating!
A sketch of India’s President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. If only Dr. Kalam could have a look…
And not to be left behind, our shirtless hero Salman Khan.
They taught us the basics of Braille and made it sound so simple! English and Mathematics - these kids quickly do it in Braille.
And to think we complain about our textbooks.
Saying Adios.
The Kids at Baba Amte’s Anandvan
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i would just like to visit anandvan and would help out the children there…would u please be able to give me any contact of anandvan?
thank you
Im a citizen of Hyderabad and just wanted to know about the great dedication of honourable Baba Amte in the feild of Lepracy..from when is it running,how many people work,can u give someone a chance to serve there if someone wishes to,i would be really glad if you could reply to this mail of mine.
I will also be very grateful if u could give us your contact number…SD Mehta.
I would like to go to Anandvan and enjoy some good movments of life there.Please anyone can give me location and how to reach there.
Anybody want to know more about Sh.Baba Amte.Please contact mss@niya.org
I also attraction of Hon. Baba amte and their work for society.
I have a full address but i cant give you now please.
I give all of you who want the addrss next week.
Hi friends,
Myself is Sagar now i give you the full address of Baba’s
ANANDVAN. You can contact them with bypost. I confident that they will
reply you,but don’t forget to write your permenent address for reply
from them.
Dr.Vikas Amte
Secretory,
Maharogi seva samiti, Warora,
Anandvan-442914.
Via Warora,
Dist-Chandrapur(M.S)
India
sir, i would like to visit anandwan once at least..
i am an architecture student studying in final year now. we have to complete an architectural project in the secnd semester of our last year. i am interested in designing a rehabilitation center, same as anandwan but nearby pune..
I wanted to ask whether it is possible for your team to have a centre at or nearby pune for leprosy patients? is it pheasible for anandwan team to have a branch nearby pune or mumbai for the people who cannot comeand live at anandwan???
sir, i have read your two books called “negal” 6 to 7 years back and because of that book, even i have developed a liking for animals. the animals since then. sir,could you please reply me back regarding anandwan and its branch??
Dear Doctor
How are you & your family, Hope you must be missing Baba , I am also very upset when I got Baba’s Death, anyway we have to run the show produced by god & directed by Baba, this only is the shraddhanjali to Baba. I will visit Anandvan very soon.
Take care of Sadhanatai.
Thanks & Best Regards
Mr. Bhaskar R. Bhatade
B/9, Navsantosh CHS, shivaji Nagar,
Naupada, Thane ( W ) - 400602
Tel : 25326282]
Cell : 9821426247
Email : bbhatade@gmail.com
Dear all
I also Inspired from Sh.Baba Amte’s dedication for lepracy people. I also wish to visit Anandvan once in my life time. I pray to god give peace to the sole. And give courage to the people to fulfil the desire of sh.Baba Amte.
Thanks
Bye Malleswari
I am from Pune, and would like to visit and stay there to help for a few months. Can I get the contact number or email address to help me to get further assistance. Thank you.
I am sandeep ayare, residing at mumbai.From my childhood i am very inspired from two Baba one is Dr. Ambedkar and another is Dr.Baba Amte. Baba’s dedication towords leoprsy patients and many other downtroddens is highly appreciated by world.
I would like to go to Anandvan in one in a life.
Please can u give me postal address for corrospondence
sandeep
Namaskar, Iam Avinash Borase at present residing at Nasik.I came to know about Dr Baba Amte 6 to 7 years ago. Since that moment I am very inspired by the work of Baba Amte. In my life I have a dream to work in Anandvan forever. But before that I have to visit the Ananvan.I have an address of Anandvan but don’t know the proper way to travel from Nasik. Can you give me the details of the train & proper route by railway from Nasik to Anandvan.( As per my knowelge Varora is the nearest railway station,is it correct.)Please reply.
Thanks.
Hi Avinash,
Warora Railway Station to Anandwan is walking distance. You can also take an autorickshaw or join others in a shared autorick. If you go by the Maha Mandal Bus you get down at the Anandwan Chowk. Cross the chowk and you will see Anand Niketan Colleges of Arts, Science and Commerce. Go a bit further and you enter the main gate of Anandwan. A little further on the Chimur Road you also see the complexes of the Anand Niketan Krishi Mahavidylaya. Have a nice time and when you visit the school convey my regards to my friends Sudhakar Kadu Guruji and Kavishwar Kaka.
dear all
i am from nanded.i would like to visit anandvan and work there.iam really inspird from Baba Amte Can I work there as a simple social worker and also as a helper.i waiting for your reply and Please can u give me postal address for corrospondence. Thank you.
I am working in pharma field , when i heard Magasis Prize to a Mr. Prakash Amathe & Mrss. Mandakini Amathe I become very happy & I prodof about Amathes family. Baba Amathe & their family doing noble work for poor , handicaped people thats why i am looking towards like ” God of Live human being ”
I prays to god ” God bless to Baba Amthe & their Family “
please give me contact no. adress & email for correspondance
i am greatly touched by the kind of work that baba amte and his children have done for the good of mankind. it his people like him that make us realize that all hope is not lost from the world. may his soul rest in peace and those of his children thrive in the presence of his work.
MY DEAR DR.SAAB,
NAMASTHE,
CONGRULATIONS FOR THE GREAT HONOUR OF MAGSAYSAY AWARD.
i belong to hyderabad and love to serve poor.actually,my
childhood dream,shattered by domestic obligations.
even now i have desire to serve the poor.
iam sure,your kind guidance will lead me to that goal.
iam a senior citizen,now leading a retired life at 71 yrs.
after i reach our country from USA i would like to
visit the holy ashram in oct—nov.will it be possible to
visit and learn.now in USA with children on holiday.
esteemed regards,
viswanadham.r
please let me know how & where i can donate to Baba Amte Foundation.
mla apalya anandvan la bhet dyachi ahe.
sadaran tithe yenyasathi kay karav lagel.
hi everybody
sitting in kerala and in my own world of studies and deadlines i often forget to think what this world ia actually made of.thanks to all of u who are willin to help and who r helpin. trust me in this world of violence where everyone looks at eachother with suspiscion there are still some people who hav a heart.
thanks to baba amte who hav motivated us
i want to visit babaamte ashram
pls let me know address
i need to join this foundstion . How can i do that? where to enquire?
I think Chandrapur can be reached by train frm Mumbai
Vaishali,
The details of anandvan is given herewith. Nearest railway station is warora. Sewagram Express from mumbai is most convenient to go there. If you or anybodyelse want to know the details pls contact me on my cell no.09423481923 Or email id- arborase@rediffmail.com
Address of Anandvan-
Dr Vikas Amte
Maharogi Seva Samiti
Anandvan, warora
Via warora,-442914
Dist- Chandrapur
Maharashtra
baba amte was social worker between karmveer bhaurao patil
both are these revolusnist’s work is same
hi!
i am doctor from bangalore.
i would like to work in the ashram..
could you please tell me whom to contact..
thank you.
Dear Dr. Prakash Amte
Couple of days before i read a book written by P L Deshpande “Gun Gain Aawadi”. I am inspired by the work / sacrifice made by Baba Amte. I would like to visit your Ashram and donate a small amount to the mission. How I can reach to you? Is it O K if I visit you in the last week of May 2009?
Regards
D P Mule
Sir,
Mala anadvan yethe yevun garju lokanchi madad karayla avdel 15 divas te 1 mahina yevun me madad karu shakato (varshatun ekda) maazya kade donation karayla evadhe paine naahi aahet pan me tithe yevun naki madad karu shakto. Jar maazyakadun ashi kaahi madat apekshit asel tar mala nakki contact kara. Me vaat paahin aaplya uttarachi
shri,baba amte sir
tumhi keleli seva hi tur devane pahtvlela dutch mhanve,maza shabd apure padtil te sangnyas. tumchi seva mala tilivijan var bagyala milali maze nashibach mhanave ,mi he serv baghitle mazya sobat ek m.b.b.s docter sudha hota amhala tur khup radu ale.amchya hatun evadhi punnyvan seva devani ghadivali nahi.mala tikde seva karyachi ahe tari apan mala bolvave mi nakki yeain.mi jari paisee dau shaklo nahi tari seva karu shakto.krupya mala seva karu dya.tumchya pathishi devache ashirvad sada rahot hi devala vinavani.jar mi paisee dau shaklo tari te mi tumchyaparyant kuthlya na kuthlya swarupat phochvin.mi vat pahin tumchi jo paryant ha jiv shabut ahe to paryant ekda ka hoina seva ghadu de ashi vinanti
On 9th of February Baba Amte’s first death anniversary was observed at Anandwan with the customary zeal for hard work and nation building aspirations. School going children from the Anandwan School for the Visually Impaired sang patriotic songs around Baba Amte’s Samadhi. A few thousands of well wishers and citizens of Anandwan joined the congregation silently meditating on the lofty principles and spiritual thoughts of Baba Amte.
Dr. Vikas Amte who has spent all his life at Anandwan was full of praise and admiration for his able- bodied collaborators, leprosy combatants and all their Allies who are carrying the dream of Baba Amte forward with utmost commitment and dedication.
Historian and Professor Emeritus Dr. Somnath Rode, School for Visually Impaired HM Shri Sudhakar Kadu and Sandhiniketan Chief Shri Sadashiv Tajne who along with Dr. Vikas had accompanied “Swar Anandwan” on its 24 days tour of Maharashtra praised the people of Marathwada and Paschim Maharashtra who came in thousands to witness the 20 performances of Anandwan artists. Singers, dancers, musicians and technicians numbering over 120 differently-abled individuals enthralled lovers of art and culture where ever they went despite their disabilities and handicaps. All of them returned to Anandwan on the eve of Baba Amte’s first death anniversary to be around the Samadhi of one who provided them with space and opportunities to remake and reshape their lives and live in dignity and solidarity with the rest of mankind.
Amtes Kaustubh, Sheetal, Pallavi and Gautam along with Dr. Vijay Pole, Gokul Incharge Kavishwar Kaka, Sitakant Prabhu, Mumbai’s Swamiji Thakkar and Chandatai Athle joined the multitude in the memorial service.
Life long admirer and companion Sadhnatai sprinkled flowers and lit fragrant agarbattis around the Samadhi of her beloved husband. Later, on the 15th of February, 83 years old Sadhnatai travelled to Dattapur in Wardha to take part in the 29th death anniversay liturgy of Shri Manoharjee Diwan, the founder of Maharogi Sewa Mandal, the very first Leprosy Rehab Centre by an Indian leader in our country.
The beautiful work of Baba Amte is being carried forward by his sons, his grand children and hundreds of differently-abled combatants and their Allies. Somnath, Jhari Zamani, Hemelkasa, Ashokwan, Nagepalli and Anandwan continue to attract admirers and well-wishers from across the Planet. Our leprosy combatants through their hard work and never-say-die spirit keep on inspiring one and all.
Dear all,
With reference to comment no.25 I am giving the website of Anandvan & Lokbiradari project which is self explainary & helpful for all kind of information. Go through the same.
1) http://www.mss.niya.org
2) http://www.lokbiradariproject.org
Thanks
Avinash Borse
Nasik,Maharashtra
Please make correction in second website address as- http://www.lokbiradariprakalp.org
- Avinash Borse
Hi every one,
my self is sameer, i came to know about Anandvan, when i watched a program on DD shahiyadri channel. By profession i’m an ad film director, and would be happy to make a film or short film or even a documentary on Anandvan and Baba and his family as well. I would happy to present my self, for any event shoot or program shooting for Anandvan family.
M thank full for providing me the address of Anandvan.
Regards,
Sameer.
SIR I AM GYNAECOLOGIST AND OBSTETRICIAN AND INFERTILITY SPECIALIST . PRACTICING AT GONDIA [M.S.] I AM INTERESTED TO HELP POOR AND NEEDY PEOPLE BY VISITING TWICE MONTHLY. WE CAN OPERATE THERE TO NEEDY . WE HAVE GOT THE TEAM OF ANESTHETIST , AND SONOLOGIST, MY CONTACT NO. IS 9823252088
THANKS
DR.O.P.GUPTA
DR. SONAL GUPTA
VAISHNAVI NURSING HOME & THE GONDIA TEST TUBE BABY CENTRE
GONDIA
[M.S.]
I am too thinking of going to Anandvan this year.. maybe in Diwali or in Ganpati…
which time do you suggest?
Do they take volunteers?
Dear sir,
I heard & read about ANANDVAN, the people working over there, their sacrification for humanity. I want to expirience the joy of sacrification. As I am student of Ayurveda i want to serve there for a week or more.
will you please send me the information about your` SHRAMDAN WEEK `which will going to held on in the month of may. Will it require any kind of registration or something. Kindly help me in this regard.
my self is Umesh Bora,I am Businessman in Ahmednagar Dist. in Maharashtra. I know about Anandvan since very long . I wish to visit to anandvan for some inspiration in life. I will be really happy to visit anandvan. Pl send me the details for visiting to the anandvan and look the great work done by hon’ble shri Baba Amte for humanity. The people like Mother Terressa , Baba Amte and Mahatma Gandhi , Vinoba Bhave and rashtrasant Shri Anand Rishiji Maharaj have done great work for humanity. I would happy to present my self, for any event. Pl send the me the details.
Regards,
Umesh Bora.
Ahmednagar Cell No. 98904 70004.
i would just like to visit and see the work of whole amte family in anandvan, and try to do something for childrens and peoples.plz give guidense how to reach there and contact?
Namskar,
Me nagpur chi rahnari ahe mala anand van la yeun madat karila iccha ahe pls..tumhi mala kahi madat karna sarkhi asel tar sanga..mala khup ananda hoil…
I had visited BABA Amte’s Anandvan ANd That was mine Pleasure to visit such a beautiful place
That is nothing but the energy source for me which has been given lot of inspiration to me.
It is my dream to visit Baba Amte ashram, I will fulfill my dream within two weeks.
Baba amtenni kelela saglach khup inspire karnara ahe…
mala pan ashrama madhye yeun madat karayla khup avadel..
me atta student asalyane me donate nahi karu shaknar pan baki kontihi madat mala karayla avadel..punyat kahi prakalpa astil tar mala kalu shakel ka?..
me uttarachi vaat pahin..
thank you..
hellow everyone
we,the students of r a podar colleg would like to visit ANANDVN. will you please give some contact numbers….. thank you
I know about Anandvan since very long . I wish to donate some amount through online banking network payment. can you guide me?
-hemant
Namaskar.We are delighted by the noble works undertaken by Amte family.We wish happy Deepawali to everybody from Anandvan.
Pranam, I am Sneha, student of MSW of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. I spend 15 days in Anandwan couse of Summer Placement Training. That 15 days were Golden Days of my life. I miss Anandwan & all the’ AnandwanVasi’. I would love to visit again Anandwan with my all Friends with from regards & seasonal compliments.
Namaste,
I’m a student of MSW, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. My friend Sneha Bhosale had visited Anandawan in the month of June 2009.
After when she came back she was continuouselly telling me about Anandwan. and now i am eagerlly waiting for comming over there.
Sneha had missed the chance to visit all your projects due to time limit. But i’ll take care that i’ll come there with plenty of time to visit all of them.
i had also read Sadhana tai’s SAMIDHA & i’m willing to meet her.
i’m sure i’ll visit Anandwan soon.
Regards,
Rashmi Dixit.
dear Dr. Prakashji,
i wish to remit donation amount for the children wellfare of Asram. Will you please let me know in whose name may I remit the DD and where to address.
with regards
Ashok Nalawade,
c/o Bank of Baroda,
Corporate Financial Services Branch,
3, Walchand Hirachand Marg,
Ballard Pier Mumbai -400 001
I am a retired person.
I would like to come and do some seva at Anandvan.What type of seva can be done.
I am inspired about anandvanashram reading on net.Please suggest.
Dear Sir,
i wish to remit donation amount for baba amte’s Asram(lep).
Will you please let me know in whose name may I remit the DD and where to address.
From,
Yogita B. Dalvi
Hi!! Baba Amte is my inspiration whenever I am become nervous or give up by failures. I eagerly want to visit Anandwan : Forest Of Joy. Yesss this is my new year resolution & I am coming…
Sir,
I heard lot of about Shri Baba Amte since my childhood. I am a married man having two childrens. I have worked as a social worker in a charitable organisation for five years. I really want to do spent few days in Anandvan & want to contribute physically as well as financially as it is possible for me. How can I do this. Will you please guide me.
Avinash Gajanan Lalge
A couple of days ago we observed the 2nd death anniversary of the passing away of our beloved Baba Amte. Admirers and well wishers from far and near, school and college going youth, faculty members, hospital staff, young and senior citizens of MSS communes gathered at the Samadhi for a short inter-faith memorial prayer service. Throughout the day visitors kept coming to Anandwan and heading straight to the Shraddhavan.
Blind artists from Sandhiniketan sang devotional and patriotic songs that touched the hearts of one and all and brought back nostalgic memories of the life and times when the immensely kind hearted Baba Amte went about conscientizing and sensitizing Society through his struggle for justice, equality, empowerment and human rights.
SwarAnandwan maestro Akash Bhaisare led the singing and was assisted by Bandu Telang on the Tabla and Ganesh Kambli with the harmonium. Sharda Dhumane, Achal, Sandhya, Snehal, Savita, Sarika and the compact choir made up of differently-abled youngsters sang bhajans and patriotic songs some penned by Sane Guruji and Baba Amte himself. Jagame Sachho Tera Naam, Ragapathi Ragav, Vaishnavo Janato, Itni Shakti, Khara to ekachi Dharm-Jagala prem arpave, Dekha mandir-chitt mandir, Shankala, Manus mhaze nau, Jodo Bharat and Shivo Hum- Shivo Hum-Shivo Swarup Hum created an atmosphere of prayer and thanksgiving. The Almighty Giver of Life was being profusely thanked for giving Baba Amte as gift to Society.
Uttarayan veterans Pushpa Tai, Yashodabai Nikane, Laximibai, Sumanbai and Dixit Maushi despite physical limitations took part in the 45 minutes memorial liturgy.
Loyalists Madhubhai Pandit, Dagdu Lomte, Chanda Athle and many others had come from far.
Sadhnatai Amte led the services by sprinkling flower petals on the tomb of her life partner. Bharati Amte, Kaustubh and Pallavi, Medical Superintendent Dr. V.G.Pole, Kavishwar, Prabhu Kaka, Sarpanch Ashok Bolgundewar and many of the Anandwan HoD’s with their respective staff members filled the well looked after resting place of the late Baba Amte.
The dynamic and evergreen Kadu Guruji made a few welcoming remarks at the start and Sandhiniketan Dean Sadashiv Tajane encouraged the gathering to get back to their different Centres of Excellence, reminding all that for the late Baba Amte “Work was Worship”. Anandwan citizens on tricycles, wheel chairs, crutches and walking sticks were seen energetically returning to their respective production centres with determination, pride and zeal written all over their faces. The distinguished and inspiring citizens of our country over here continue to play a positive part in our nation-building enterprise.