About Chiranthana
15+
Years of impact
Welcome to Chiranthana

A unique journey to educate, rehabilitate & empower

Chiranthana has charted out a unique journey to educate, rehabilitate, train and employ children and adults with special needs. Over the last 15 years, this Bengaluru-based NGO has scaled small and big milestones in urban as well as rural spaces.

Our Vision
Building human capabilities among people with special needs to empower them for functional and happy living.
Our Mission
We enable special-needs persons through education, rehabilitation and employment — working with parents, organisations, teachers and the government.
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Built by a Parent · Now in Mysore

Chira Alaya — a nurturing residential home

We are proud to bring Chiranthana to Mysore — a nurturing residential space where neurodiverse individuals (9 years and above) can live, learn, and grow with dignity.

With over two decades of lived and professional experience, we help children and adults with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence.

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Chira Alaya
We Help Them

Handcrafted products, created by specially-abled adults

Eco-friendly, thoughtfully crafted, and market-ready — each product reflects real dedication, creativity, and potential.

Notebook
Notebook
Jute Laptop Bag
Jute Laptop Bag
Keychain
Keychain
Cookies
Cookies
Now on Amazon

Every purchase pays a specially-abled maker

Buy our handcrafted range on Amazon — delivered to your door, with earnings going straight back to our makers.

We Help

We Help

Supporting lives with care and purpose.

We Educate

We Educate

Learning that empowers growth.

We Build

We Build

Building a stronger future together.

We Nourish

We Nourish

Nurturing health and wellbeing.

Admissions Open · 2026–27

Every child has unique potential waiting to unfold

Looking for a nurturing, stimulating environment where students are encouraged to grow, explore and excel? Begin an enriching educational journey with us.

Questions & Answers

We inspire and help them live better

Chiranthana is a holistic development and vocational skills centre for children and adults with special needs. It focuses on education, life skills training, confidence building and empowerment.

Our programs are designed for children and adults with diverse learning needs, developmental differences, or special needs who can benefit from tailored education and life skills training.

Our main centre is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a new residential home in Mysore and rehabilitation work across 6 rural centres.

You can donate, sponsor a child, volunteer your time, or shop handcrafted products made by our specially-abled adults.
From the Blog

Latest stories

Reflections from parents, teachers and the field — written by the people closest to the work.

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Admissions Open · 2026–27

Enquire about admission for your child

Tell us a little about your child and our team will get in touch to discuss the right programme, arrange a visit and answer your questions.

✓Elementary to senior secondary, with NIOS
✓On-site therapy and vocational training
✓Day school in Bengaluru · residential in Mysore
Admission enquiry
We usually respond within two working days.
Monthly Newsletter

What happened at Chiranthana

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