Murukan 35 years old,
a Thiruvananthapuram native, sometimes seen naked and always hyperactive. Murukan celebrates freedom of the nature, but, is not acceptable to the modern society. There are many as Murukan, in the city. They are inadaptable to the society. The society is an alien world to them. But, they are part of the human society. They are also heirs of human rights; rights for descent clothing, hygienic life, healthy food, secure shelter, and social acceptance.

Santhi Mandiram, a charitable institution based at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala; came into existence on 19 th January 2002. It is a non-political and secular organization started with an aim to rehabilitate the lunatics and the homeless who have nowhere to go and roaming the streets of Kerala without food or shelter. + read more
Activities
We provide Emergency and Casualty Services to the unknown and unwanted. We gather and accomodate the unwanted, discarded, old and helpless, handicapped, beggars and the mentally retarded in Santhi Mandiram. We bathe the patients, provide descent clothing, tasty food and secure accommodation . We provide occupational and recreational treatment for patients. We provide psychiatric care to the mentally ill patients. We Collect food for the inmates from sources like kalyanamandapams, hotels, other charitable centers and well-wishers. We collect dresses for the inmates from different sources. We co-ordinate the services of the volunteers and organizations. + read more