Kovil Maiyam
Making the temple the centre of the community, through five free services.
For most of India's history, temples were also schools, meeting halls and places of care. Economic historian Angus Maddison estimated that India held a major share of the world's economy for centuries, in an age when temples anchored education and community life.
Kovil Maiyam chooses neighbourhood temples in low-income areas of Chennai and its suburbs, and runs five free services from them.
- Sakthi MaiyamBrings women together and trains them in self-empowerment, family and social development.
- Saraswathi MaiyamLearning centres that identify and coach students for competitive exams, with skill development.
- Dhanvantri MaiyamHealth through education: home remedies, lifestyle training and health camps.
- Prapancha MaiyamEcology: preserving water bodies and reducing the use of plastic.
- Mano MaiyamMental wellness through forums, yoga, meditation, pranayama and vrathams, helping people stay away from liquor and drugs.
Support a maiyam
Volunteers and CSR partners help us open these services at more temples.