Static description: Vanaprastha is the third stage of life. After the birth of grandchildren, a Hindu is expected to hand over the family responsibility to his children and retire for a spiritual life. Srauta sastra prescribes some spiritual practices and yajna for the perforce during this period. The Vanaprastha group conducts various spiritual activities, health programmes, and Temple tours. Vanaprastha group also spread Hindu scriptures to the general public. Many learned senior members are taking regular Bhagavad Gita classes in various temples. Interested temple committee can contact Chinmaya Mission for Acharyas/Sadhaks to take regular classes Bhagavatha is taught in Dhyana mandiram on every Wednesday 10 AM, Acharya: Smt. Padmini Nambiar Another text currently on study on every Monday is Ramayana, Acharya: Smt. Rama