Bodhinatha at Yogeshwar Elderly Home in Kerala

One of the inmates lights a lamp. The sari is traditional Kerala style.

The 300 year old guest reception house in front of the home.

A priest of the Yogeeswar community comes to greet Bodhinatha

Bodhinatha alights from the car

Greeting

shawl presentation

crossing the road through the paddy fields to the home

another shawl

Then meeting with each of the residents and many of the community

Despite the isolated venue, at least 200 people came to meet Bodhinatha

elderly resident of the home

The priest and leaders of the Yogeshwar community

Students from a children

s class in Hinduism come to meet Bodhinatha'

Lunch being prepared

Bodhinatha

s talk after lunch was translated for everyone'

Residents and guests listen attentively

A fond farewell...

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We just received photos taken during Bodhinatha's February visit to the old folks home run by the Yogeeswar community in Kerala.

It is interesting to see how some roofs, originally thatched, are now covered with metal.