Sri Gaunandigram Goshala, Ramnagar
Sri Gaunandigram Goshala, Ramnagar is a rural initiative dedicated to reviving Vedic village culture, centered on natural living, farming, and spirituality, while promoting self-reliance and environmental harmony. The goshala provides a peaceful and protected home for approximately 20 rescued bulls, cared for with dignity and compassion in a serene rural setting. Situated near the Kanwa Reservoir, close to KMF Channapatna, and surrounded by beautiful lake and open landscapes, it stands as a living model of a sustainable and devotional rural community, inspiring society to reconnect with timeless Vedic values and harmonious coexistence with nature.
Sri Gaunandigram Goshala, Ramnagar is a rural cow-protection initiative aimed at reviving Vedic village culture, where cows, agriculture, and spirituality form the backbone of community life. Rooted in timeless Vedic values, the goshala promotes natural living, self-reliance, and harmony with nature.
Located amidst pristine natural surroundings, the goshala provides a peaceful and protected home for approximately 20 rescued bulls. These bulls go for regular grazing and live in a calm, open environment that allows them to thrive naturally without stress or exploitation.
Situated near the Kanwa Reservoir, close to KMF Channapatna, and surrounded by beautiful lakes, Sri Gaunandigram Goshala enjoys a serene rural setting ideal for cow-based living. The location supports natural farming, traditional cow-based livelihoods, and spiritual education for villagers and visitors alike.
The project serves as a model for self-reliant villages, demonstrating how cow protection and agriculture together can restore ecological balance and social harmony. By integrating care for animals, land, and people, the goshala offers a sustainable alternative to modern rural challenges.
Srila Prabhupada explains this simple and powerful principle:
“The simple formula is that people should produce their own food, protect the cows, and chant Hare Krishna.”
— Conversation, Mayapur, 1975
Sri Gaunandigram Goshala also functions as a spiritual retreat space, helping visitors reconnect with the land, the cow, and the Supreme Lord. Through its ongoing activities and outreach, the goshala aims to build strong rural communities rooted in devotion, sustainability, and compassion.
Visitor Feeding Guidance
Visitors are welcome to lovingly serve the bulls.
Suggested items:
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Green leafy vegetables
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Regular vegetables such as tomato, carrot, cabbage, etc.
Kindly note:
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Avoid feeding too many bananas or excess jaggery to a single bull, as it may affect their health.
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If bringing jaggery, please hand it over to the goshala staff, who will distribute it properly in small portions among all the bulls.
Your thoughtful participation helps ensure the well-being of the bulls and supports the sacred mission of Sri Gaunandigram Goshala.