Missionaries of Charity, Bangalore

I have decided to put directions up online... It took me ages to find the place, I hope this will make it easier for the next person. There is a website which has addresses to the missionaries of charity in many cities: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2960/mothert.htm, which I used - but it only gives the address. (Incidentally, this website also contains a link to Morning Star, an orphanage which I stayed at for several days just outside of Bangalore. Morning Star was terrific... more about that later.)

The directions are to Shishu Bhavan, a children's home. There are far fewer volunteers here than in Calcutta, and it is likely that one's time would be more effectively used here than in Calcutta.
The address is: Nirmala Shishu Bhavan, Lingaraja Puram, Hennur Main Road, near the petrol bunk. You can call them at: 08025474993 (Incidentally - this address is different from the one on the site above. Their's is good for mailing stuff, I think.)

To write directions, one needs a starting point. I think Shivaji Nagar is the best starting point, but in case you prefer the intersection of Brigade and MG road:
Shivaji Nagar is very close to MG road & Brigade (downtown), it is roughly a ten minutes walk. In brief, walk along MG one block west of Brigade, and then walk north (this is along St. Marks Rd, I believe... anyways, it's one block west of Brigade. You can catch any bus along the way.).

From Shivaji Nagar Bus station, take one of the following busses: 292, 293, 294, 295 or 296... Otherwise, ask if the bus is going to Lingaraja Puram, Davis Road (this may actually be a more reliable method, since it's India...)

These buses will take you to the Davis Road and Hennur Main Road intersection.


From here, walk North East along Hennur Main road (towards the flyover). Nirmala Shishu Bhavan is on your left, about 100 meters from davis road...


If you reach the petrol bunk - you've just passed it.


To get back to Shivaji Nagar - walk in South West (away from the petrol bunk & flyover). When you reach Hall Road (about 200 meters from Shishu Bhavan, you can't miss it.) Turn Right.


You can catch a bus back to Shivaji Nagar from here - 292, 293, 294, 295, or 296 (Or just ask for Shivaji Nagar). (The bus stop is as seen in the photo.)