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WHO WE ARE

The inception of Nandigram began in 1985 with a group of few friends who decided to leave a chaotic urban life behind to invoke a village life that was founded in simple living the living that was graced by inward spiritual experiences coupled with commitment to social responsibilities. Nandigram was founded under the guidance of saint eminent poet of Gujarat, India Shri Makarand Dave (1922-2005), and a nationally acclaimed writer Ms. Kundanika Kapadia (1927-2020). Nandigram is presently managed by Board of Trustees.

OUR FOUNDERS

Nandigram was founded by two great souls Makrand Dave and Kundanikaben. It was based on a common vision of Sadhana and Sewa. Makarandbhai was source of guidance and Kundanikaben was administering day-to-day affairs. Together the couple had established Nandigram as "Tapo bhoomi".

He was poet, thinker, philosopher, and sage. He was one of the most versatile writers in Gujarati language. Makrandbhai was born on November 13, 1922, in Gondal near Rajkot, Gujarat. He grew up listening to devotional and spiritual songs, hymns, and was exposed to poetry by family clan. As early as age of ten, he delves into writing poems. He was an avid reader from childhood. He also enjoyed sitting alone under a tree admiring nature and meditating early on.

Makrandbhai, (1922-2005):

Kundanikaben was born in Limdi, Gujaat, on January 11, 1927.As a little girl she enjoyed reading in Gujarati and English even though she did not fully comprehend it. Early on she had developed an exceptional writing skill. She was praised by teachers for her writing skill,and in college, a professor claimed her as an author in embryo.