The special status of cows and the benefits of caring for them are found throughout the scriptures. All the demigods reside in the body of the cow and the cow is considered divine due to the presence of these divinities in her body. Further, cows are very dear to Lord Krsna. He’s known as Govinda (one who gives pleasure to the cows) and Gopala (protector of the cows). He lives in Gokul (the place of cows) as part of a family of cowherds. He says, “I can be worshipped within the Cows by offerings of grass and other suitable grains and paraphernalia for the pleasure & health of the Cows”– Srimad Bhagavatam 11.11.43.
Mayapur Goshala provides everyone around the world a chance to serve cows. Some of these cows are really special as the milk of these cows is used for the service of Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Pancha-tattva, Sri Nrsimhadev and Srila Prabhupada Samadhi. Not only that, you earn 1000 times more spiritual benefit for your devotional service at holy dhama Sri Mayapur.
When you visit Mayapur, you can personally feed the cows, offer them an aratik, brush and caress them. You can even adopt these cows and sponsor for their food and healthcare.
ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir, Mayapur has a vast Goshala accommodating about 300 cows and bulls. There are about 50 cows, 70 grazing calves, 100 bulls, 30 old cows and 35 new born calves. The Goshala is well established with a veterinary doctor, a team of medical helpers, a team of cow lovers, cleaners and cowherd men who take the calves and bulls for grazing. The cows are provided grass, hay and fodder three times a day.
If you live in a place where you cannot maintain cows personally, you can engage in cow protection by adopting one of our resident cows, bulls or calves. You can donate for one month, one year or lifetime feeding and care. For one year and lifetime adoption, you can perform worship of the adopted cow with assistance of a Goshala priest. In case of lifetime adoption, you can perform the worship every year on your preferred date. Become a Lifetime Adoption member and we will also send you regular updates and photos of your adopted cow.
Please view below video to hear the pleasant experience of a family who adopted a cow for lifetime.
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