Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust – Sacred Duty of Cow Protection

As written in Sri Venkatachala Mahathyam, when Lord Srinivasa was doing penance at Venkatachalam, the divine cow and calf became part of that holy story. Lord Brahma himself took the form of a cow, Lord Shiva became a calf, and Goddess Lakshmi came as a Yadava maid. She sold the cow and calf to the Chola king so that milk could be given daily to the Lord during His meditation. When the cow was once attacked by its herdsman, Lord Srinivasa came forward and protected it with His own hands.

From this divine act we understand – Go Samrakshana, the protection of the cow, is not only a duty, but also a dharma. Following this tradition, the Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust (SVGT) has been started to care for cows, to remind people of their spiritual importance, and also to guide society about their economic value.

Tirupati to Tirumala Main Entrance near gaushala                   Tirumala to Tirupati Exit near gaushala

Modern Gosala at Tirupati

Temple Near Goshala Tirupati where Homam Took Place

With the blessings of Lord Venkateswara, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is now creating a modern Gosala at Tirupati. This Gosala will have all proper facilities for feeding, shelter, and maintaining the sacred bovine population.

For us, the cow is not just an animal. In Indian culture, it is gau mata, the divine mother. Where cows are honoured and protected, prosperity always stays – land becomes fertile, homes are happy, and culture is progressing.

The Trust is also working beyond the Gosala, giving technical advice and training to common people, so that even cows outside Goshala are kept with care and dignity.

S.V. Dairy Farm – Service to Temples and Society

The S.V. Dairy Farm at Tirupati is one of the main service units of TTD. It supplies fresh milk and curd daily for TTD temples – for rituals, abhishekams, prasadams, and daily worship. Along with this, it also supports many social and service institutions, such as:

• S.V. Balamandir (Orphanage)

• S.V. Deaf and Dumb School

• S.V. Training Centre for the Physically Handicapped

• S.V. Poor Home (Leprosy Hospital)

• S.V. Vedapatasala

• S.V. Oriental College Hostel

• TTD Hospitals

• TTD Annadanam Scheme

In this way, the cow continues to give blessings not only in temples, but also in society through milk and other services.

How Devotees Can Take Part

The Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust is giving every devotee the opportunity to be part of this noble seva. By giving donation to the Trust, you are directly supporting cow protection and their daily care.

Most important, for every rupee donated, TTD itself will add equal rupee. In this way, the effect of your donation becomes double, and the Trust grows stronger.

Connection with Tirupati Tours from Pune

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Conclusion

From ancient times till today, the cow is respected as gau mata, the giver of prosperity and divine blessings. By joining hands with the Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust, devotees are not only protecting the sacred cow but also taking part in a holy service blessed by Lord Venkateswara Himself. And for those planning Tirupati Tours from Pune, travelling with PuneTours.com ensures both a comfortable journey and a spiritually fulfilling experience.