About Us
Dr.Nagvekar Charitable Trust Kankavli Dist Sindhudurg started in January 2007 with 6 cows been bred and gradually increased to 30 and at present more than 74 abondened cows, bulls and calves are sheltered at Gokul Goshala spread over 11 acres at Tondavli, Taluka Kankavli Dist Sindhudurg.
Dr.Nagvekar Charitable Trust Kankavli Dist Sindhudurg Gokul Goshala’s main purpose is to provide shelter, nurturing and caring environment for the cows that are abandoned or gone stray because they are no longer fit to produce milk or work.
In Hindu religion cow is considered holy animal due to divine qualities like simplicity, purity and innocence. Therefore, the goshala is considered as a holy place by people who respect cows in Hinduism.
Gokul Goshala provides various services like medication, safe shelter, cow care, food and nourishment and training on goshala management and cow care.
In summary the purpose of Goshala is to support the raising and rearing of cows, to train people on how to care for the cows and to inspire people to love, respect and nurture the cows.
Gokul Goshala currently houses 62 cows and bulls and the number is expected to reach 200 in the next few years.
A specialty of Gokul Goshala is the personal care and maintenance. There are speciality zones for cows, bulls, calves and milking cows. The pregnant cows are given special food and care to keep the cow and calf healthy.
Old cows and bulls are specially cared for. At Gokul Goshala, cows are considered as members of the family and are well cared for. The health status of each cow is recorded daily for a long-term upkeep of cows.
To ensure proper veterinary services, the Veterinary Officers visit the Goshala regularly and are available at the local level in case of emergency.
Great care is taken in food, nourishment as well as adequate shelter, fresh water and ventilation. Grass varieties like Maize , Yashwant grass, Para grass are grown in our own farm which provide very good nutrition to our cows. A team of 5 highly skilled workers serve 24 hours a day, ensuring that needs are met at all times.
Proposed Programs:
- Green Manure
- Incense Stick
- Vermicompost
- Ghanajavamrit
- Go Aark (Distilled Gomutra)
- Pesticides
Special features
Regular Cleanliness
Goshala workers collect dung at regular intervals and ensure cleanliness of Goshala. Cows and cattle are also bathed at regular intervals.
Open Grazing
Goshala takes special care of health and happiness of cows and cattle by taking them for open grazing in lush green forest from 8am to 11am. Other than that dried and green grass and evening’s special food helps the cows heal and stay healthy.
Love and Affection
This is the most important aspect of the Goshala, we encourage people to spend time with the cows and train them, even brush them. Due to this, cows in Gokul Goshala are not afraid of human presence and like to be with people. They are treated like other members of the society.
Goshala is spacious
Our goshala is for cows, calves, new born calves, sick cows and young cows. There is enough space for walking, sitting, standing, or sleeping. Shaded areas as well as open spaces are maintained for soaking in the sun. Download About Gokul Goshala
We believe that there is no greater service than serving cows. The cow is considered the abode of all the gods and, hence, the most sacred of all the animals in the Hindu religion.
Why we should donate :-
Donating for cows is often associated with supporting animal welfare, especially in regions where cows hold cultural or religious significance. Cows are considered sacred in Hinduism, and contributing to their well-being is seen as a virtuous act. Additionally, donations can go towards providing food, shelter, and medical care for cows, promoting compassion and humane treatment of animals. Supporting initiatives that focus on cow welfare can contribute to the overall ethical treatment of animals and sustainable agricultural practices.
Our Mission – At Gokul Goushala we strive to create a high-impact, well-connected movement at all levels that will continually address ongoing cow issues to build shelters across the country, providing food, care, and love for the old, injured, and abandoned cows and cats. Our mission is to create awareness regarding the protection of the cows.
What we do :-
- 200+ destitute cows are being looked after with motherly care.
- 24 hours rescue and medical arrangements for Gauvansh.