Sneha Nilayam: where the abandoned feel at home

A home for the elderly overseen by dedicated missionaries in Telangana, India, extends care to the forsaken and marginalized, irrespective of their religious, racial, or ethnic background. Their commitment persists even after their death, ensuring that love and dignity are bestowed upon them until the very end.

Telangana is one of India’s cultural centres and boasts a rich diversity of people from the north and south of the country. Sneha Nilayam, a home for the aged is situated in the Suryapet district of Telangana, India. It was established in 1979 with MONTFORT BROTHERS Rev.Bro.Felix is the founder and Br. John Vaniapura being the first director, under whose leadership the home began to flourish. This place serves as a home for the poor, abandoned, and specially-abled individuals of society, employing a community-based rehabilitation approach towards the residents. Every new member is warmly welcomed with open arms

Offering Happiness Beyond Your Lifetime

The mission work and care for the specially-abled can be incredibly challenging and often leads to persecution from society, as these missionaries serve as voices for the weak and abandoned. As the Gospel of Matthew 5:12 aptly states, "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." These missionaries are accumulating their treasures in heaven, where their hearts truly reside by working for the Lord.  

The kerala congregation of Nirmal Dasigal congregation, take care of the home and attend to the residents needs. For 46 years, we have provided a home for above 450 individuals. Despite receiving no
financial aid from the government or other funding agencies, the religious have managed to create a beautiful spiritual life for the residents as they are supported by their province.

The brothers and sisters follow several unique practices to keep the residents engaged, bringing purpose and a sense of achievement to their lives. Although the residents have been abandoned by society, the missionaries assign them tasks such as cleaning the surroundings, tending to livestock, and watering the garden. With very few staff members, the help from these residents is highly appreciated. As Matthew 25:35-36 says, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me." The missionaries not only proclaim the Good News through their words but also through their actions, putting the word of God into practice.

Sneha Nilayam is a home for the aged located near Suryapet, Telangana, run by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel. Established in 1979, it provides care for the elderly and has also historically taken in the specially-abled, offering a loving and supportive environment for its residents regardless of their background. The home is known for its focus on community rehabilitation and extends care to the forsaken and marginalized.

» Established: in the year 1979 by the Brothers of St. Gabriel
Educational society.
» Services: Provides a home and loving care for the aged
» Location: On the outskirts of Suryapet, Baha Nayak Thanda, in
an environmentally friendly setting.
» Leadership: the present director Bro.Petrus Ekka ,