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Dayalan Clarke newhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/8b.-thomas-pulimood-v2.jpg8b. Thomas Pulimood v2https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/8b.-thomas-pulimood.jpg8b. Thomas Pulimoodhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-prof-michael-keighley-e1465909775783.jpg5. Prof Michael Keighleyhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-ann-witchalls-e1465762664200.jpgAnn Witchallshttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/12-johnson-samuel-e1465762633519.jpgJohnson Samuel2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/about/cmc-today/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mala-home-visiting.jpgmala-home-visitinghttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2101-wc-vellore-crop.jpg2101-wc-vellore-crophttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1601-cmc-2191.jpg1601-cmc-219https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1601-cmc-2041.jpg1601-cmc-204https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cmc-vellore-facade.jpgcmc-vellore-facadeCMC Vellore Facadehttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/vellore.pngvelloreDowntown Vellorehttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cmc-vellore-hospital.jpgcmc-vellore-hospitalCMC Vellorehttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cmc-vellore-gardens.jpgcmc-vellore-gardensThe college chapel and gardenshttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1601-cmc-022.jpg1601-cmc-022The College Chapel and Gardenshttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1601-cmc-021.jpg1601-cmc-021The College Chapel2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/education/secondary-and-higher-education/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-231.jpgKVK Ed 23Vijayalakshmi wearing the uniform for Standard 11 and 12 (also known as +1 and +2)2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/person-to-person/vadivelu/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ptp-vadivelu.jpgptp-vadivelu2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/person-to-person/suresh/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/12-p2-suresh-learning-tailoring-skills.jpg12-p2-suresh-learning-tailoring-skillsSuresh with the tailoring teacherhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/12-p1-santa-suresh-at-the-christmas-party.jpg12-p1-santa-suresh-at-the-christmas-partySanta Suresh at the Christmas party2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/paediatrics/mohammed/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/paed-sur-mohammed.jpgpaed-sur-mohammedMohammed proudly shows off his surgery2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/news/latest-newsletter/2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/village-occupations/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hind-6.jpgkvk-hind-6Amudha charges 12 to 15 rupees to make a sari blouse.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hind-4.jpgkvk-hind-4Part of the match making process is done at home before the matches are returned to factory for dipping in chemicals.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hind-5.jpgkvk-hind-5Coir rope making is another cottage industry. Whole families work together.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hind-3.jpgkvk-hind-3Beedi rolling pays about fifty rupees a day.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hind-1.jpgkvk-hind-1Balaji takes a day to weave 2 metres of cloth. He has recently joined a weaver’s self-help group.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hind-2.jpgkvk-hind-2Balaji's mother helps out winding bobbins.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-tind-6.jpgkvk-tind-6‘Bluing’ hospital garments in a field.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-tind-7.jpgkvk-tind-7Charcoal is made using local Prosopis Juliflora wood.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-tind-4.jpgkvk-tind-4Making 'pop rice' is very hot work.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-tind-5.jpgkvk-tind-5‘Jaggery’ is made from sugar cane.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/village-occupations/local-industry/2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/palliative-care/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2401-vellore-8-crop.jpg2401-vellore-8-crop2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/paediatrics/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/11-p1-pratap.jpg11 p1 Prataphttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/paed-sur.jpgpaed-surA young patient on the road to recovery2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/education/nursery-balwadi-education/2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/who-lives-there/food/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-10.jpgKVK Food 10Selvi serves delicious chapatis with her tomato and potato chutneys and savoury ’wadai’.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-11.jpgKVK Food 11Deep fried ‘puri’ with a selection of vegetable chutneys and savoury rice.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-7.jpgKVK Food 7Many families now have stainless steel plates, bowls etc.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-5.jpgKVK Food 5K V Kuppam is too far from the coast to have fresh fish but dried fish is sometimes available at the market.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-6.jpgKVK Food 6Preparing chapatis for visitors.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-4.jpgKVK Food 4Freshly cooked snacks such as ‘thair wadai’ can be bought at the market.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-2.jpgKVK Food 2Sorja Amma prepares delicious dosa for breakfast.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-3.jpgKVK Food 3Vegetables in the Sanday Market.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-1.jpgKVK Food 1Rice is the staple food for 65% of the population in India.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-food-9.jpgKVK Food 9A South Indian meal is served on a banana leaf on special occasions.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/what-is-it-like/transport/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-6.jpgKVK Transport 6Rama and his family set off for the temple on a festival day.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-4.jpgKVK Transport 4Trains from Katpadi Junction go all over India.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-5.jpgKVK Transport 5A WDM 3A (Broad Gauge, Diesel, Mixed traffic, 3100 horse power) locomotive.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-3.jpgKVK Transport 3The local buses travel through the village frequently.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-1.jpgKVK Transport 1https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-2.jpgKVK Transport 2The road through the village has been improved and widened.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-13.jpgKVK Transport 13Transport for a final journey!https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-11.jpgKVK Transport 11Ambassador cars are still popular all over India.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-12.jpgKVK Transport 12Natarajan takes a lunchtime nap.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-transport-10.jpgKVK Transport 10Bullock carts are used to deliver goods.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/what-is-it-like/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-what-is-it-like-2.jpgKVK What is it like 2https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-what-is-it-like-1.jpgKVK What is it like 12025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/what-is-it-like/money/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-money-8.jpgKVK Money 8The 1000 Rupee note (Rs. 1000)https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-money-7.jpgKVK Money 7The 500 Rupee note (Rs. 500)https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-money-6.jpgKVK Money 6The 100 Rupee note (Rs. 100)https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-money-5.jpgKVK Money 5The 50 Rupee note (Rs. 50)https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-money-4.jpgKVK Money 4The 20 Rupee note (Rs. 20)https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-money-2.jpgKVK Money 2The 5 Rupee note (Rs. 5)https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-money-3.jpgKVK Money 3The 10 Rupee note (Rs. 10)https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-money-1.jpgKVK Money 1India Coins2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/where-is-k-v-kuppam/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-index.jpgKVK Indexhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/where-is-kvk-2.jpgWhere is KVK 2https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/where-is-kvk-3.jpgWhere is KVK 3https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/where-is-kvk-1.jpgWorld Map2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/who-lives-there/way-of-life/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-12.jpgKVK Life 12Hindu Festivals are celebrated by the whole village.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-13.jpgKVK Life 13The roof is the safest place at Melmoil bull race.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-11.jpgKVK Life 11One of the government wine shops in the area.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-9.jpgKVK Life 9Young men in the village enjoy a weekly karate lesson.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-10.jpgKVK Life 10The local cinema in KVK.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-8.jpgKVK Life 8Mum helps out with a game of snakes and ladders.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-7.jpgKVK Life 7Chatting and playing board games are popular pastimes.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-5.jpgKVK Life 5The women of the village have very little leisure time.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-6.jpgKVK Life 6Nuresh spends time with his friends after working as a tailor all day.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-life-4.jpgKVK Life 4Suresh, like many other young people, studies in his spare time.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kvk-elderly-centre.jpgkvk-elderly-centreThe Elderly Centre opened in 2010 with ten elderly people from the local community.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pachaikil-centre-plaque.jpgpachaikil-centre-plaque The Pachaikili Children's Play Centre opened in 2009.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/one-candle-project-women.jpgone-candle-project-womenThe women of the village self help group helped with setting up the One Candle Project in 2004.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/what-is-it-like/services/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-services-8.jpgKVK Services 8The Police Station is in the centre of K V Kuppam village.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-services-6.jpgKVK Services 6Rubbish collection near the bus station.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-services-7.jpgKVK Services 7The doctor sees patients at the weekly clinic in KVK.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-services-5.jpgKVK Services 5There are a small number of garbage bins within the village.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-services-4.jpgKVK Services 4Water pumped from bore holes and wells is used for crops.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-services-2.jpgKVK Services 2Selvi has an electrical grinder but also uses gas for cooking and kerosene for lamps during a power cut.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-services-3.jpgKVK Services 3The water tower in the centre of the village is accessed by an external spiral staircase. The water tower pipes are turned on twice a day.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-services-1.jpgKVK Services 1KV Kuppam Block showing the Panchayat villages.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/who-lives-there/homes-and-family/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-family-3.jpgKVK Family 3Meet Alemelu and her family.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-family-1.jpgKVK Family 1Uma is married to her uncle Rama.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-family-2.jpgKVK Family 2Saraswati married to her uncle.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-homes-6.jpgKVK Homes 6Clay tiled roofs last longer than thatch.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-homes-5.jpgKVK Homes 5A traditional brick and mud house with thatched roof, on the outskirts of the village.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-homes-3.jpgKVK Homes 3The simplest home, made of thatch with a mud floor gives very little protection from scorpions and snakes.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-homes-4.jpgKVK Homes 4Some new houses are very grand!https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-homes-2.jpgKVK Homes 2Some houses are much simpler.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kvk-homes-1.jpgKVK Homes 1Many of the houses have flat roofs.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/goat-scheme/2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/education/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-33.jpgKVK Ed 33Morning Assembly is a very formal occasion and the children are well drilled and well disciplined.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-32.jpgKVK Ed 32Raghu’s teacher congratulates him on achieving 1st Rank (1st in the class) in his Tamil medium class. His family could not afford for him to study in English medium but the Head teacher explained that he was very able and if he worked hard enough he would be able to learn English at college.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-30.jpgKVK Ed 30Emily Georghiou spent six months in K.V.Kuppam teaching English in the girls high school. She chats to one of her students on a local bus.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-31.jpgKVK Ed 31Pupils from the Boys Government High School make their way home. Pupils studying in English Medium can be identified by their blue uniform. Tamil Medium students wear white shirts and khaki shorts or trousers.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-28.jpgKVK Ed 28Higher secondary students have a practical science lesson.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-29.jpgKVK Ed 29Computer studies are an important part of the curriculum.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-27.jpgKVK Ed 27Classes in English Medium are usually no more than 45 children but Tamil Medium classes can be as large as 80 children. The younger children do not usually have desks.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-25.jpgKVK Ed 25The school compound is large and there is room for expansion as the school continues to grow but funds are difficult to find for building projects.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-26.jpgKVK Ed 26Amudha teaches Standard 6, 7 and 8 classes in English, Maths, Science and Social Science. She is qualified to teach Standard 1 to Standard 8 children and she trained at a school in Gudyattam rather than travel to a training institute some miles from her home. She waited 5 years before being allocated a government teaching position.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kvk-ed-24.jpgKVK Ed 24Some classes are held outside due to lack of space.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/farmers-clubs/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rice-field-of-mr-anandan-from-velambut-village.jpgRice Field of Mr Anandan from Velambut VillageMr Anandan's rice fieldhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/farmers-organic-farming-methods-education-at-latteri.jpgFarmers Organic Farming Methods Education at LatteriEducation given on organic farming methodshttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/farmers-mr-anandan-preparing-organic-manure-panchagavya-v2.jpgMr Anandan preparing Organic Manure (Panchagavya)Mr Anandan preparing panchagavyahttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/farmers-mr-manogaran-b-n-palyam-farmers-club-v2.jpgPalyam Farmers ClubPalyam Farmers Clubhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1701-india-040.jpg1701 India-040Various crops growing near RUHSA2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/elderly-centres/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/elderly-centre.jpgElderly Centrehttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/keelathur.jpgKeelathur2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/village-occupations/home-industry/2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/village-occupations/home-industry-2/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-15.jpgkvk-cloth-15Each length of cloth is carefully ironed.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-16.jpgkvk-cloth-16Finally the cloth is folded and is now ready to be used.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-14.jpgkvk-cloth-14After weaving the cloth is washed and dried in the sun.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-12.jpgkvk-cloth-12Working down the length of the warp the threads are evenly distributed before being rolled ready for the loom.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-13.jpgkvk-cloth-13The rolled up warp is attached to the pit loom and a Self Help Group member begins weaving.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-11.jpgkvk-cloth-11Each morning the prepared warp threads are stretched out in the streets around the weaver’s quarter.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-9.jpgkvk-cloth-9To complete the process the warp is spun around to dry it quickly.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-10.jpgkvk-cloth-10Each individual warp thread has then to be tied to the reed threads in preparation for weaving.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-8.jpgkvk-cloth-8Using a specially adapted brush the men run up and down the 19 metre length until each thread is coated in size.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-cloth-7.jpgkvk-cloth-7Working in the shade, the size is flicked carefully all along the length of the warp threads.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/religion/hinduism/temples-shrines/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-14.jpgkvk-htemp-14Cows are sacred in India. When a cow gives birth the 'afterbirth' is tied in cloth and hung in a particular tree to stop dogs eating them.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-12.jpgkvk-htemp-12A roadside shrine to Hannuman.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-13.jpgkvk-htemp-13A simple shrine under a tree shows the vibhuti symbol of Lord Shiva.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-11.jpgkvk-htemp-11A village shrine to Lord Ganesha.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-9.jpgkvk-htemp-9Selvi and Lakshmi make an offering at the village temple.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-10.jpgkvk-htemp-10This beautiful shrine is in the centre of K.V.Kuppam village.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-8.jpgkvk-htemp-8A priest makes an offering to the gods in a local temple.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-7.jpgkvk-htemp-7A newly renovated temple in the village of Tutithangel.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-5.jpgkvk-htemp-5The temple elephants at Kanchipuram Temple.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-htemp-6.jpgkvk-htemp-6Young couples wanting a family make offerings at this tree shrine.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/a-very-special-friendship/the-bishopston-kuppam-friendship-link/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-fr-7.jpgkvk-fr-7Sally and Andy Whittingham celebrate the purchase of land for the Pachaikili Play Centre in 2006.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-fr-5.jpgkvk-fr-5Emily spent 6 months in K.V.Kuppam teaching in the Government Girls High School.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-fr-6.jpgkvk-fr-6Children enjoy themselves at one of the Link funded nurseries.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-fr-4.jpgkvk-fr-4Sally with Padmavati who visited Bishopston.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-fr-3.jpgkvk-fr-3Sally Whittingham continues to be involved with the Link after more than 30 years.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-fr-1.jpgkvk-fr-1Carolyn and Sally, who set up the Bishopston Kuppam Link, with Selvi and Sorja Amma, on a visit to K.V.Kuppam.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-fr-2.jpgkvk-fr-2Meeting with the head of RUHSA and village leaders in 2003.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/a-very-special-friendship/bishopston-trading-company-1985-2013/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-bish1.gifkvk-bishhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-bish6.jpgkvk-bish6In late 2005 the beautiful and innovative architect designed factory was completed.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-bish5.jpgkvk-bish5Work began in 2003.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-bish4.jpgkvk-bish4Land with a beautiful Mango tree in the centre was purchased for the new factory.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-bish3.jpgkvk-bish3Arul, seen here with his wife Uma, was a senior and much respected member of the Tailoring Society. He worked tirelessly to help local tailors and weavers set up their own Self Help Groups.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-bish1.jpgkvk-bish1Carolyn Whitwell was the driving force behind the success of the Trading Company.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-bish2.jpgkvk-bish2Until January 2006 the tailoring units were in small buildings throughout the village.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/a-very-special-friendship/pachaikili-elderly-centre/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-pach5.jpgkvk-pach5https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-pach3.jpgkvk-pach3https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-pach4.jpgkvk-pach4Competition seemed equally fierce for both children and elderly!https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-pach2.jpgkvk-pach2https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-pach1.jpgkvk-pach1https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-eld5.jpgkvk-eld5A village leader makes the first donation of Rs50 to help support the elderly.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-eld4.jpgkvk-eld4The ladies of the local Self Help Grouphttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-eld3.jpgkvk-eld3Saradha makes snacks for the elderly and the playcentre children.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-eld2.jpgkvk-eld2Everyone helped to clear the room in readiness for the day centre.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-eld1.jpgkvk-eld1Sasikila's grandmother shares a joke at the family home.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/a-very-special-friendship/pachaikili-play-centre/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ppc-5.jpgkvk-ppc-5Sally Whittingham teaches the children the Hokey Cokey.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ppc-3.jpgkvk-ppc-3Sangeetha and Yamani throw themselves into Role Play in the home corner.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ppc-4.jpgkvk-ppc-4Our newly appointed teachers, Rani and Padmini.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ppc-2.jpgkvk-ppc-2Sally and RCO Sekar with the six candidates for the teaching posts in the new Play Centre.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ppc-1.jpgkvk-ppc-1The Pachaikili Centre in a beautiful coconut grove.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/religion/hinduism/hindu-festivals/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-10.jpgkvk-hfest-10Music and dancing by professional entertainers at the Kali Amman Festival.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-8.jpgkvk-hfest-8Lakshmi the cow is all dressed up for Pongal.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-9.jpgkvk-hfest-9The Goddess Kali Amman is paraded through the village each year.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-7.jpgkvk-hfest-7Followers of Lord Vishnu celebrate Pongal in one of the villages, accompanied by loud music.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-5.jpgkvk-hfest-5This special Pongal offering is made from cow dung and fresh flowers on a traditional kolam design.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-6.jpgkvk-hfest-6Pongal rice is cooked outside the home as part of the festival.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-4.jpgkvk-hfest-4Special Kolam patterns are drawn outside houses at Pongal time.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-2.jpgkvk-hfest-2Sharing food is an important part of any Hindu Festival.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-3.jpgkvk-hfest-3Families decorate their family shrine with turmeric, coconuts, sugar cane, fruit and grains at Pongal time.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hfest-1.jpgkvk-hfest-12025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/religion/hinduism/hindu-rituals-and-ceremonies/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-16.jpgkvk-hrit-16Symbolism is an important part of a Hindu marriage ceremony. The growing seeds represent fertility.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-15.jpgkvk-hrit-15When a dowry is not expected sometimes wedding gifts are given as in a Western marriage.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-13.jpgkvk-hrit-13Marriages usually take place in a special marriage hall. Poorer families will marry at the temple.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-14.jpgkvk-hrit-14Not all castes ask for a dowry. This couple come from a village where dowry is not expected.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-12.jpgkvk-hrit-12Most marriages in Tamil Nadu are arranged. The bride and groom will be from the same caste and the bride’s family will pay a dowry.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-10.jpgkvk-hrit-10Anandan prepares 'vadai' for his guests as part of his housewarming celebrations.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-11.jpgkvk-hrit-11A Brahmin priest will complete the housewarming rituals at an auspicious time which is chosen by the astronomers.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-9.jpgkvk-hrit-9Anandan's new home is decorated for the housewarming ceremony.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-7.jpgkvk-hrit-7A wealthy family celebrate the completion of their new house with a housewarming ceremony. The fire in the house represents God.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hrit-8.jpgkvk-hrit-8It is considered good luck to bring cows, which are sacred, into a new home.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/religion/christianity/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-christ6.jpgkvk-christ6https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-christ4.jpgkvk-christ4Rubea's family were Harijan before they converted to Christianity when RUHSA workers came to their village.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-christ5.jpgkvk-christ5Dr Ida Scudder, founder of CMC Hospital in Vellore.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-christ3.jpgkvk-christ3Some of the people, who have converted to Christianity, attend Selvar Kumar’s church each Sunday.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-christ1.jpgkvk-christ1There are one or two Christian churches in the village.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-christ2.jpgkvk-christ2Selvar Kumar works at RUHSA and is a Pastor at the church in one of the villages.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/a-very-special-friendship/the-one-candle-project/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-candle-5.jpgkvk-candle-5Vijayalakshmi (left) studied engineering and now works in Chennai. Her sister Vijayakumari (right) qualified as a nurse and works in a hospital in Chennai. Both girls were the inspiration for the fund.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-candle-4.jpgkvk-candle-4The One Candle Project's first group of children.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-candle-2.jpgkvk-candle-2Govinderaj knew the village well and helped administer the One Candle Fund for the first 4 years.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-candle-3.jpgkvk-candle-3Most of the village turned out for the distribution of the first cheques.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-candle-1.jpgkvk-candle-1The women of the village self-help group helped with setting up the One Candle Project.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/religion/hinduism/hindu-gods/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hgod-8.jpgkvk-hgod-8A V-shaped symbol - a stylized representation of Vishnu's footprints - is applied in sandalwood paste to the forehead of followers of Lord Vishnu.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hgod-7.jpgkvk-hgod-7The vibhuti -three lines drawn horizontally across the priest's forehead in white ash- represents Shiva's all pervading nature.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hgod-6.jpgkvk-hgod-6The mother goddess Mariamman is very popular in rural areas.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hgod-4.jpgkvk-hgod-4Vishnu in the form of Lord Venkateshwara or Lord Balaji.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hgod-5.jpgkvk-hgod-5The Goddess Kali Amman surrounded by fresh flowers.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hgod-3.jpgkvk-hgod-3Lord Vishnu.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hgod-1.jpgkvk-hgod-1Lord Shiva.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hgod-2.jpgkvk-hgod-2The Shiva Lingam worshipped in many Tamil Nadu Temples.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/religion/hinduism/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hindu-1.jpgkvk-hindu-1Hinduism is part of everyday life for Selvi who prays daily.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/religion/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-hindu.jpgkvk-hinduHinduismhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-christian.jpgkvk-christianChristianity2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/teachers-section/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/logo_small.giflogo_smallhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/logo_big.giflogo_bighttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/logo_medium.giflogo_mediumhttps://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/icon_32x32.gificon_32x32https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/icon_64x64.gificon_64x64https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/icon_16x16.gificon_16x162025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/village-occupations/shops/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-11.jpgkvk-shop-11A modern vegetable shop near the supermarket in Vellore.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-10.jpgkvk-shop-10The nearest supermarket is in Vellore.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-8.jpgkvk-shop-8Jewellery shops also act as pawn shops, where people can get loans using their jewels as security.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-9.jpgkvk-shop-9Most things can be bought in K.V.Kuppam but for more choice people have to travel to the town of Vellore 16kms away.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-7.jpgkvk-shop-7Bangles!https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-5.jpgkvk-shop-5Some shops are simple thatched huts.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-6.jpgkvk-shop-6Clothes shops are popular in the village.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-4.jpgkvk-shop-4Several shops sell portions of fresh chicken.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-2.jpgkvk-shop-2The road through K.V.Kuppam is lined with shops selling a wide range of goods.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shop-3.jpgkvk-shop-3A general store where everything is on display.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/village-occupations/local-trade/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-10.jpgkvk-ltrade-10Bicycle and motor bike repairs keep mechanics busy.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-8.jpgkvk-ltrade-8The local carpenter can make anything from furniture to coffins.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-9.jpgkvk-ltrade-9The flower seller is always busy at festival times.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-7.jpgkvk-ltrade-7The local hairdresser works long hours.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-6.jpgkvk-ltrade-6Mani has built up a successful shoe making business.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-4.jpgkvk-ltrade-4Picture framing is just one of many small businesses in K.V.Kuppam.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-5.jpgkvk-ltrade-5Villagers take brown rice to the local mill to have it polished.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-3.jpgkvk-ltrade-3Each market day fresh goat meat is prepared and sold.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-1.jpgkvk-ltrade-1A range of goods is available each Monday from market traders.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-ltrade-2.jpgkvk-ltrade-2Many traders spread their wares out on the road side on market day.2025-08-19T16:11:50+00:00weekly0.6https://friendsofvellore.org/projects/rural-projects/k-v-kuppam/village-occupations/womens-self-help-groups/https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-9.jpgkvk-shg-9Success is not guaranteed. This group disbanded after problems with the natural dyes.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-7.jpgkvk-shg-7This group specialise in making beautiful batik hangings like this one.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-8.jpgkvk-shg-8The women learn to do batik using a simple handmade tool.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-6.jpgkvk-shg-6The Rural Unit for Health and Social Affairs runs training days for Self Help Groups.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-4.jpgkvk-shg-4The ladies have produced a range of products which sell well.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-5.jpgkvk-shg-5This Self Help Group has a successful business selling bags they have manufactured themselves.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-3.jpgkvk-shg-3Putting the finishing touches to ornaments which will be sold locally.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-1.jpgkvk-shg-1Members of the Kamatchiammanpet Women's Self Help Group attend a business meeting.https://friendsofvellore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kvk-shg-2.jpgkvk-shg-2Committee members speak at a monthly meeting for Women's Self Help 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