Do you love cows but live in an apartment or city?
Want to help but can’t raise a cow yourself?
There’s a beautiful way to do Gau Seva — without land, cowshed, or time — and still feel deeply connected.
You can adopt a desi cow virtually through a trusted gaushala like Sri Sri Gaushala.
It’s more than a donation. It’s an act of compassion, preservation, and tradition.
Why Cow Adoption Matters Today
Every day, hundreds of desi (indigenous) cows are abandoned after their milking years.
They:
- Cannot fend for themselves
- Die on roads or in slaughter pipelines
- Need shelter, food, medical care
Gaushalas care for these cows — but with rising costs of fodder, medicine, and maintenance, they rely on public support.
Adopting a cow helps sustain her life with dignity and love.
Benefits of Adopting a Cow
By adopting a cow, you:
Give her a safe, clean, loving home
Sponsor her food, medicine, and caretaking
Get blessings — in the form of spiritual energy, calmness, and abundance
Feel emotionally fulfilled knowing you’ve helped preserve dharma
Contribute to sustainable rural economy and desi cow conservation
Spiritual Significance of Gau Seva
In scriptures, cow seva is equivalent to:
“Performing thousands of yajnas”
“Cleansing karmas across lifetimes”
“Fulfilling desires and invoking divine blessings”
Adopting a cow is said to:
- Strengthen family harmony
- Heal grief or personal loss
- Boost spiritual progress
- Attract prosperity and divine grace
What You Get When You Adopt a Cow at Sri Sri Gaushala
At our gaushala (home to over 1600 desi cows), adoption includes:
- A photo and name of your adopted cow
- A digital certificate of adoption
- Monthly updates (photos/videos) of her well-being
- WhatsApp contact for direct connection with the gau sevaks
- Optional sankalpa puja performed in your name
You can even visit your adopted cow when you come to the Ashram!
How Much Does Adoption Cost?
We offer flexible options:
| Option | Duration | Contribution |
| Mini Seva | 1 Month | ₹1,500 |
| Gau Bandhu | 6 Months | ₹8,000 |
| Lifetime Friend | 1 Year | ₹15,000 |
| Full Seva | Lifetime | ₹1,00,000 |
This covers her:
- Fodder and water
- Daily caretaker wages
- Vet visits and medicine
- Maintenance of gaushala space
Every rupee goes directly to cow welfare.
How to Adopt a Cow Online in 3 Simple Steps
- Visit: srisrigaushala.org/adopt
- Choose: Pick a cow profile or let us match one for you
- Donate: Secure payment via UPI, Card, Net Banking, or international transfer
Within 48 hours, you’ll receive your cow’s profile and certificate.
It’s that simple to become a Gau Mata Guardian.
Who Can Adopt?
- Families: For puja, birthdays, shraddha, special occasions
- Spiritual seekers: For inner peace and blessings
- NRIs: To stay connected to your roots
- Schools/Offices: As part of your CSR or social responsibility
- Parents: Adopt in your child’s name and teach dharma values
Adoption Ideas for Special Occasions
- Diwali: Give Gau Mata a home instead of firecrackers
- Birthdays/Anniversaries: Adopt in your loved one’s name
- In Memoriam: Honor someone’s memory with lasting seva
- New House/Business: Begin with auspicious Gau Puja
Because She Gives Even When She Has Nothing
Cows give:
- Milk in abundance
- Warmth to the land
- Calmness to your heart
- Sacredness to your home
Even when abandoned, she doesn’t stop loving.
Let us not forget her. Let’s adopt, protect, and serve.