Etymologically derived from the Sanskrit word Ardra – Ardram in Malayalam – the name means compassion, fellow-feeling or sorrow for the sufferings of another. Ardra strives to help the poor and needy by providing primary necessities, education, medical care, job-training, marriage assistance, employment etc. This charitable society derives its inspiration from our Lord whose compassion towards suffering humanity was boundless. The one who loved us with an everlasting love has often called upon us to translate our love and pity into deeds, into meaningful gestures.
Ardra Charitable Society, formed in 2001, (Reg.No.K.451/2001) H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews II, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan of the blessed memory, is the founder of Ardra. Ardra is under the direct patronage of the Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan. Ardra is a registered non-profitable charitable organization operating throughout India.
Silver Jubilee Celebration of Ardra Charitable Society. On Saturday 16th May 2026, 3.00 pm at Devalokam Aramana Auditorium, Kottayam
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The 2026 diary of Ardra Charitable Society was officially released by Pari Catholicos Bava, who presented the first copy to Rev. Fr. K. Y. Wilson during a special ceremony. The event marked a meaningful moment for the society as it continues its mission of service and community support.
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Ardra Charitable Society, the service wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, received financial assistance from the SBI CSR Fund for the purchase of an ambulance. The fund was provided for the Palliative Care Unit as part of Ardra’s 25th anniversary initiatives. At a ceremony held at the Catholicate Palace in Devalokam, SBI Chief General […]
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As part of its ongoing Annadanam initiative, Ardra distributed free dry food kits for the month of November on 13 November 2025 at Devalokam. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Sri N. Rajagopal, Retired Director of the Rubber Board, who appreciated Ardra’s dedicated service and expressed his admiration for its charitable activities. Secretary […]
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Hon:Chief Minister Oommen Chandy presenting” Green Ribbon Award” to Ardra Charitable Society on 21/12/14 for promoting Organ Donation Campaign.
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Ardra Secretary Joseph Alexander was honored by H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicos for his dedicated leadership in completing the Sahodaran Project housing initiative at Pachira, Kottayam.
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