Gau Seva – Help Satsang Foundation Gaushalas protect our indigenous cows

Based on the vision of sustainable living of our founder Sri M, The Satsang Foundation (TSF) established two Gaushalas - one at the Madanapalle Ashram and the other at The Sacred Grove (TSF’s Wellness Centre) in Chowdepalle, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 29 indigenous Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi and Tharkapar cows are cared for in the gaushalas.

The Satsang Gaushala at the Madanapalle Ashram

This gaushala was carved out of Sri M’s personal garden in September 2019 to create a loving home for Gir and Sahiwal cows. This gentle space adorned with traditional murals nurtures 6 cows and 1 young bull calf.

Salient Features:

-  Provides fresh milk, buttermilk, and ghee for the in-house community kitchen Madhu Ki Rasoi, which offers Annadaanam all through the year to visitors, volunteers and residents at the Ashram and students and staff of The Satsang Vidyalaya.

-   Fuels the kitchen with natural biogas, reducing usage of expensive cooking gas.

Gaushala Kshetra within The Sacred Grove

This tranquil Gaushala is Vrindavan incarnate in Chowdepalle. Canopied by Kadamba trees and pulsating with the notes of the flute, the gaushala is home to 20 Gir, Sahiwal and Rathi cows.

Salient features:

- Promotes eco-friendly farming practices through calf adoption: Gau-Paalan (care and nourishment of cows) of indigenous breeds is encouraged by inviting the neighbouring farmers to adopt calves of indigenous breeds for their propagation and organic agriculture practices.

-We have partnered with government projects by offering male calves to support semen banks of indigenous breeds and financial support for the farmers to nurture the calves in their farms.

- We have set up a cold-pressed oil extraction unit to promote a healthier lifestyle.

On an average, the annual maintenance cost for a cow at the Gaushalas amounts to ₹60,000. This covers the full cost of food, shelter, supplies and medical treatment for 1 cow for a whole year. It also takes care of administrative expenses, such as, staff salaries, transportation of supplies, shelter & grazing land maintenance, etc.

Sponsorship Options:

Adopt 1 cow for a month: ₹5,000

Adopt 5 cows for a month: ₹25,000

Adopt 10 cows for a month: ₹50,000

Adopt 1 cow for a year: ₹60,000

Adopt 5 cows for a year: ₹3,00,000

Adopt 10 cows for a year: ₹6,00,000

Support our this sacred cause and earn blessings!