{"id":17,"date":"2023-04-04T07:21:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T07:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asthitvam.org\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-07-03T08:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:50:54","slug":"00-01-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.asthitvam.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-left\">\u0c05\u0c38\u0c4d\u0c25\u0c3f\u0c24\u0c4d\u0c35\u0c02<br>Asthitvam NGO is a non-profit, non-government, voluntary, and independent organization dedicated to reviving and promoting the spoken Telugu language while preserving the rich cultural heritage of Telugu society. Through various educational, cultural, and community-based initiatives, we strive to strengthen linguistic identity, encourage social responsibility, and promote environmental sustainability.<br><br>The word \"Asthitvam\" means \"Identity.\" Guided by this philosophy, we believe that language is the foundation of one's identity and culture. Our mission is to reconnect individuals, especially the younger generations, with their roots by nurturing a deep appreciation for the Telugu language, traditions, values, and heritage.<br><br>Asthitvam works towards creating awareness on the importance of fostering pride in one's mother tongue and understanding the social responsibility of preserving linguistic and cultural diversity. We also focus on promoting ethics and values, life skills, environmental consciousness, rainwater harvesting, and holistic education that empowers individuals to become responsible citizens.<br><br>By organizing workshops, awareness programmes, cultural events, educational campaigns and community initiatives, Asthitvam seeks to build a society that celebrates its identity, respects its heritage, and contributes towards a sustainable and value-based future.<br>We envision a world where every individual remains connected to their language, culture and environment, thereby preserving the essence of our collective identity for generations to come.<br><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<!-- ASTHITVAM \u2014 THREE CIRCLES + WPFORMS VOLUNTEER POPUP -->\n\n<style>\n.asth-together {\n  max-width: 1100px;\n  margin: 40px auto 60px;\n  padding: 0 20px;\n  text-align: center;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n.asth-together h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; color: #7a5200; margin-bottom: 8px; }\n.asth-together .asth-sub { color: #555; margin-bottom: 36px; font-size: 1.05rem; }\n\n.asth-circles {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  align-items: flex-start;\n  gap: 40px;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.asth-circle {\n  flex: 0 0 auto;\n  width: 250px !important;\n  height: 250px !important;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  background: #fffaf0;\n  border: 4px solid #E6A817;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  justify-content: center;\n  align-items: center;\n  padding: 28px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\n}\n.asth-circle:hover, .asth-circle:focus-visible {\n  transform: translateY(-6px);\n  background: #E6A817;\n  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(230,168,23,.45);\n  outline: none;\n}\n.asth-circle:hover .asth-circle-text,\n.asth-circle:focus-visible .asth-circle-text { color: #fff; }\n\n.asth-circle-icon {\n  font-size: 2.6rem;\n  line-height: 1;\n  margin-bottom: 14px;\n  color: #7a5200;\n}\n.asth-circle:hover .asth-circle-icon,\n.asth-circle:focus-visible .asth-circle-icon { color: #fff; }\n\n.asth-circle-text {\n  font-size: 1.02rem;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #7a5200;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  transition: color .25s ease;\n}\n.asth-circle-tap {\n  margin-top: 10px;\n  font-size: .74rem;\n  letter-spacing: .08em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: #b8860b;\n}\n.asth-circle:hover .asth-circle-tap,\n.asth-circle:focus-visible .asth-circle-tap { color: #fff; }\n\n@media (max-width: 640px) {\n  .asth-circles { gap: 24px; }\n  .asth-circle { width: 210px !important; height: 210px !important; }\n}\n\n.asth-overlay {\n  display: none;\n  position: fixed; inset: 0;\n  background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);\n  z-index: 99999;\n  justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start;\n  padding: 40px 20px;\n  overflow-y: auto;\n}\n.asth-overlay.asth-open { display: flex; }\n.asth-modal {\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  border-top: 6px solid #E6A817;\n  max-width: 480px; width: 100%;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 30px 28px;\n  text-align: left;\n  position: relative;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);\n}\n.asth-modal h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; color: #7a5200; font-size: 1.5rem; }\n.asth-modal .asth-cause { color: #b8860b; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: .98rem; }\n.asth-close {\n  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 14px;\n  background: none; border: none;\n  font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1; color: #999; cursor: pointer;\n  z-index: 2;\n}\n.asth-close:hover { color: #333; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"asth-together\">\n  <h2>Join Hands With Us<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"asth-sub\">Every effort counts. 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