The Calcutta Samaritans was born in 1971. Dr. Vijayan Pavamani, our founder, and his wife Premila Pavamani, our current Director, began their work to befriend the lonely in crisis; from the veranda of a small cottage that was their home.

The organization has grown beyond all expectation with over 150 Samaritans working day and night to ease pain, loneliness and suffering.

Some memories of our Founder: Dr. Vijayan Pavamani , the astonishingly energetic, charismatic and generous soul with an immense love for all and a remarkable generosity of spirit.