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India's Sacred Sanctuary for Gau Mata

Periyar Gaushala is one of India’s largest and most devoted sanctuaries dedicated to the lifelong care,protection and rehabilitation of abandoned, injured, sick, and special-needs cows.

Nestled across our service locations in Khopoli (Maharashtra), Kochi (Kerala) & Sehore (Madhya Pradesh), our Gaushala is a safe haven for 700+ Gau Mata who live here with complete safety, nourishment, and dignity.

For us, Gau-Seva is not charity. It is a sacred duty.

A Unified System of Seva

Periyar Gaushala is not a single shelter - it is a complete ecosystem built to ensure no cow is left uncared for. Our integrated mission includes:
Rescue & Rehabilitation: 24x7 rescue of cows from highways, cities and accident-prone areas
Emergency Medical Care: Round-the-clock veterinary hospitals, ICU, isolation wards & ambulances
Special Needs Shelter: Dedicated care for blind, disabled, and elderly cows
Awareness & Compassion: Campaigns to inspire society towards kindness
Sustainability: Large biogas plants, organic compost, and cow-dung based natural farming
Farmer Support: Empowering farmers with natural manure and sustainable agriculture
Our focus

What We Do

1. Large-Scale Rescue

Every day, our teams bring in cows who are injured, starved, or abandoned. Each one receives immediate first-aid, nourishment, and a permanent safe home.

2. Advanced Veterinary Care

We operate a full-time medical facility with qualified doctors, life-saving medicines, surgical care, and special care units for the most critical cases.

3. Lifelong Shelter for 700+ Cows

From newborn calves to elderly cows who cannot walk - every Gau Mata is fed daily with green fodder, dry fodder, jaggery-water, nutritional supplements, and seasonal care, with no discrimination.

4. Zero-Waste, Eco-Friendly Model

We convert seva into sustainability through:
Biogas Generation | Organic Fertilizer | Natural Farming Support | Renewable Energy

5. Rural Development

Periyar Gaushala has become an economic lifeline for thousands of local families by creating rural jobs, farming collaborations, and training opportunities.

Vision

To create a model cow farm and gaushala that provides shelter for 15,000 homeless cows, while raising awareness about the importance of respecting these sacred animals & providing human care throughout their lives.

Mission

  • To protect and serve every cow that comes to us, for life
  • To promote cow-based rural development and self-reliance
  • To create environmental solutions from natural resources
  • To inspire humanity towards kindness and responsibility

Impact we want to create

We're changing society's mindset toward cows, demonstrating they are symbols of abundance and sanctity across all cultures, faiths, and religions. Through our natural cow milk products and education programs, we're revitalizing traditional reverence for these sacred animals.

A Family, Not Just an Organization

Periyar Gaushala is a growing family of devotees, volunteers, doctors, farmers, and donors from across India and the world. Your support directly provides:

Food | Medicine | Shelter | Rehabilitation | Infrastructure

"Every contribution is not a donation - it is a blessing for a helpless life."

Organic Products
Acres of Land
Cows Protected

Our Certifications

Our Gau Seva Programs

Supporting Cow Welfare Through Education

We seek your support for our cow protection initiatives through multiple channels:
• Educational presentations to individuals and groups
• Digital outreach through our gaushala website and social media
• Articles promoting traditional cow care and gau seva principles
• Community involvement programs centred around desi cow protection

Creating Educational Materials

We develop educational materials supporting farmers in applying sustainable desi cow care practices. Our experts provide knowledge to help cattle farms become self-sufficient through research-backed, traditional cow farming methods.

Developing Cow Sanctuaries

We're pioneering modern gaushalas that honor ancient traditions. Our cow sanctuaries are created to fulfill our mission of allowing desi cows and Gir cattle to live their full lifespan with dignity and respect. We gratefully accept land and funds for this noble purpose.

Traditional Gaupalan

Non-Exploitative Relationship With Cows

Unlike commercial dairy cattle operations, we never discard older non-lactating Gaumatas (mother cows) or male calves. We maintain consistent quality and quantity of food and water for each cow, regardless of milk production. Our cow farm follows natural breeding practices without artificial insemination or synthetic hormones.

Ahinsak (Non-Violent) Milking

We practice “dohan,” the ancient Indian tradition where calves freely feed from two teats while the remaining two provide natural A2 milk for human consumption. This ensures both calf and human benefit from the cow’s natural milk.

Ayurvedic Cow Care

Medicinal Ayurvedic herbs enhance our cows’ health and vitality based on seasonal needs. Our sick cows receive treatment primarily through traditional Ayurvedic methods, using modern veterinary medicine only when absolutely necessary.

Organic Cow Nutrition

Our desi cow and Gir cattle herds receive only organic feed grown at our farm, ensuring the highest quality natural cow milk production.

Vedic Rituals and Music for Cow Wellness

Daily Vedic rituals maintain the divine atmosphere of our gaushala. Devotional music and Sanskrit chants create a peaceful environment that keeps our cows happy and healthy.

Sustainable Organic Farming Using Cow Products

We’re demonstrating alternatives to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides through natural farming methods using cow products:

  • Probiotic combinations of buttermilk and Gaumutra (cow urine) improve plant immunity and growth
  • Gaumaya (cow dung) compost fertilizer enhances farm productivity
  • Traditional synergy between cow care (gaupalan) and agriculture creates sustainable farming systems

Visit our gaushala near you to witness traditional desi cow farming practices and experience the benefits of genuine gau seva.

80G certificate is available as per the Income Tax Act, 1961 and rules made thereunder. Tax Exemption Certificate Ref. No.: AAFCC5053R25BP02, dated 22/03/2026, valid upto Assessment Year 2031-32.

Periyar Gaushala Foundation is a non-profit organization incorporated under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (No. 1 of 1956) working primarily to protect, preserve and promote indigenous Indian Cows through dedicated Gaushalas.

Contact

+91-8097553850
info@periyargaushala.com
Periyar Gaushala
Kochi, Mumbai & Bhopal