Kalahrdaya
The Universal Home of Art and Culture
Kalahrdaya is a Jesuit Institution dedicated to the Artistic, Cultural and Spiritual development of children and young adults with a definite priority on the education of the rural and underprivileged girl children. Kalahrdaya serves specially the Dalit communities around the place. ‘Option for the poor’ is the prime focus of Kalahrdaya.
A Short History of Kalahrdaya
The seed of Kalahrdaya was planted in 1985 at Dhyan Ashram (Kolkata) and sprouted in 1996 in Gyan Manch (Kolkata) and first planted in 2001 in Satya Nilayam (Chennai) and replanted in 2006 at Shanti Nir (Kolkata) and finally relocated in 2010 at this much desired heart of the village Bakeshwar, near a tiny town called Nepalganj in South 24 Parganas District in West Bengal, India. It is about 20 kilometers away from the metro city, Kolkata.
Our Focus Areas
We offer diverse programs and approaches to meet people where they are in their spiritual journey
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Our Vision
- To impart an integrated human formation through excellent artistic and cultural education/training of the children and youth.
- To develop artistic excellence in the young from their young age with the English dictum in focus “Catch them young” and make them grow.
Our Mission
To help the children and youth to grow into excellent human beings who are aesthetically vibrant.
Our Activities
- Training in Indian classical dance
- music, painting, sculpture
- karate
- kalaripayattu
- yoga and fitness
- tailoring and embroidery
- languages
Our Leadership & Team
Jesuits committed to serving faith, education, justice, and community.
Fr. John Doe, SJ
Provincial
Fr. Alex Kumar, SJ
Socius
Fr. Michael Raj, SJ
Administrator
Fr. P. Joseph, SJ
Coordinator
Fr. Antony, SJ
Treasurer
