Opening their hearts literally for the people in need, a couple in Hyderabad have opened a house for them. One is talking about an Open House or an initiative which is called Andhari Illu which means everyone’s house run by 56-year-old Dr, Surya Prakash, which welcomes everyone, irrespective of their caste, religion or gender.

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The Open House which was started in 2006, functions from 5.30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on all the days of the year. It functioned even during the Covid-19 pandemic waves providing relief to many people.

The house is situated in Kothapet area of the city and from a student to a person needing food or clothing to an individual eager to read newspapers and magazines to a youngster preparing for examinations, all of them can avail what is offered by Andhari Illu.

Besides reading material, and an outdoor place with tables and chairs to study, there is a kitchen too which has utensils, oil, rice cooking oil, vegetables, eggs, and pulses for people to make food and eat.

Talking to Express News Service, Dr. Prakash said: “Anybody feeling hungry can come here to eat, read some books and gain knowledge. It gives us immense happiness when the needy leave the place smiling.”

In the two-storeyed house, Andhari Illu functions from the ground floor and in the first floor, a clinic is run by Dr Prakash’s wife, who is a gynaecologist. It is through their Life Health Group Reinforcement Group that the couple have been carrying out this social service.

Looking at the Open House as a way to serve the society, Dr. Prakash remarked: “I never saw the Open House as a business, as my life is dedicated to social service. We don’t even request for funds or donations and carry out the service as per our capabilities.”