About Us
A Sanctuary of Devotion & Compassion
Founded in the holy pilgrim town of Salasar, our goshala has grown from five rescued cows to a home for over 520 Gau Mata.
From Five Cows to a Family of Hundreds
In 2008, near the revered Salasar Balaji temple, a small group of devotees began rescuing injured and abandoned cows from the roads of Rajasthan. What began with just five cows under a thatched shelter has, with the blessings of Balaji and the support of devotees, grown into Shree Balaji Goshala Sansthan.
We shelter cows that have been injured in accidents, abandoned after they stopped giving milk, or left to wander the streets in their old age. To us, every cow is Gau Mata — a sacred mother who deserves love, respect, and lifelong care, regardless of her productivity.
Today our 12-acre campus is home to over 520 cows, a free veterinary hospital, an orphan calf care ward, a Panchgavya products unit, and a vermicompost plant — a complete, sustainable model of Gau Seva.
Our Mission
To rescue, shelter, and care for every cow in need — injured, abandoned, elderly, or orphaned — and to provide free veterinary service to cattle across the region, treating each animal as Gau Mata with dignity and compassion.
Our Vision
To build a society where no cow suffers on the streets, where Gau Seva is a living tradition in every home, and where a sustainable, zero-waste model of cow care inspires communities across India and beyond.
The Heart Behind the Seva
Shri Gopal Das Sharma
Founder & Trustee
A lifelong devotee of Salasar Balaji, Shri Gopal Das Sharma began rescuing injured cows from the roads around Salasar in 2008. What started as a personal mission grew, with the blessings of devotees, into Shree Balaji Goshala Sansthan. His vision is simple: that no cow should suffer on the streets, and that every devotee should have the opportunity to perform Gau Seva.
Milestones Through the Years
Key moments that shaped our goshala into what it is today.
2008
A Humble Beginning
Shree Balaji Goshala Sansthan was founded near the Salasar Balaji temple with just five rescued cows and a small thatched shelter.
2012
Free Cow Hospital Opens
With the support of devotees, we opened a free veterinary hospital and acquired our first cow ambulance to serve the surrounding villages.
2016
Campus Expansion
The shelter expanded to a 12-acre campus with dedicated wards for injured, elderly, and orphan calves, sheltering over 300 cows.
2020
Panchgavya Unit Launched
Our Ayurvedic products and vermicompost unit began, creating a sustainable zero-waste model that now helps fund daily cow care.
2024
Over 500 Cows in Care
Today we shelter and care for more than 520 cows, having rescued and treated over 1,800 animals free of cost.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide every decision and every act of seva at our goshala.
Compassion
Every cow, whether milking or not, young or old, is treated as Gau Mata — with love, respect, and dignity.
Dharma
Rooted in Sanatan Dharma, we see Gau Seva as a sacred duty that purifies the heart and serves society.
Sustainability
Our zero-waste model turns cow by-products into ghee, manure, and bio-gas — caring for cows and the earth.
Community
We welcome devotees, volunteers, and farmers to join our seva, building a compassionate community together.