Nestled amidst the scenic hills of Hiramandalam in Andhra Pradesh, Kurma Gramam is a tiny hamlet, spread across 60 acres and inhabited by 17 families that stands in contrast to modern lifestyles. Cut off from the contemporary living, the village functions without electricity, mobile phones, internet connectivity or even LPG services. Life here moves at a slower pace, deeply rooted in simplicity and spiritual discipline, writes Harish Gilai