"First, one sees a heroic level of caring for those most cut off from society, including the HIV positive, mentally ill, mentally handicapped, and destitute elderly people waiting to die. These people have no one to treat them with dignity, and yet the volunteers at Udavum karangal do just that.
The second feeling is one of tremendous hope for the children, taken from dustbins or from the clutches of dogs on the street. Udavum karangal gives them not only survival but a chance at an education. These children had nothing when they came to Udavum karagal but now have a chance at a full life, supported by volunteers who love them.
Finally, speaking, it is very gratifying to know that so much can be done here with even a modest contribution. I expect to continue to support Udavum karangal to the best of my ability for a long time to come."

"For a man whose ideal is Mother Teresa, Vidyakar's work is, I feel, even superior because it never ever had a religious base. This is an institution where God's love is fully reflected in the residents, where abandoned human beings are treated with dignity and love".

"This has been laudable work by Vidyakar and his volunteers. I was deeply impressed by their dedication, and the support to the destitutes, irrespective of their relegion, colour of skin and race. I wish Vidyakar and his Volunteers the power and endurance for the continuation of their beneficial task."

"Vidykar, at the helm of Udavum Karangal, has been an exemplary role model. It has required a great deal of mental strength, a lot of dedication and sacrifice to manage a large family of 1500 unfortunate beings. Enormous mental, physical and personal strength is required. I wish the good work continues and there are others who can take over with the same dedication and sacrifice".

"Being associated with Udavum Karangal for the past 10 years , I find the institution totally dedicated to the welfare of the unfortunate. To my knowledge, it is the only institution doing such good work".

"As a former classmate of Vidyakar, I am doubly proud of the selfless service and sheer dedication in his work for the under privileged. Udavum Karangal has evolved from scratch to what it is today, solely due to his vision".

"I have known Vidyakar for the past 20 years, in fact from the days he had to walk up and down Marina Beach collecting funds in the Hundi he carried, to provide for his growing family of people in distress. My husband (also a doctor by profession) and I actively help out with medical expertise, wherever and when ever possible".

"Most refuges for discards of society cater to only one type of the downtrodden. Thus we have orphanages, old age homes, hospices and asylums for the mentally retarded. Udavum Karangal is an institution that caters to all these under privileged classes. Looking over a huge family of over 1500 children of a lesser God, Vidyakar is to Chennai, what Mother Teresa was to Calcutta".

"Udavum Karangal believes only in helping the distressed, in doing good for the sake of doing good. It has never gone out of its way to seek publicity like many other organisations".

Udavum Karangal homes and schools render a crucial service to those who really deserve it. The noble service of Mr.Vidyakar and his team of volunteers is praise worthy. In Udavum Karangal, the care for the deprived, oppressed and orphaned souls provide real succour and hope for a new life. The light provided by Udavum Karangal, can best be appreciated by those in gloom.

In addition to the physical comforts and mental peace along with appropriate rehabilitation provided by this organisation, the selfless service sets a role model, kindling noble thoughts in others and motivating them into doing good deeds.