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The Cows and The Great Fire of 2024

The smoke started showing up in the early part of July.  A lightening strike had started something somewhere on the other side of the mountains. Just to be safe the residents of Saranagati Village had been put on "alert".  After two years of drought the overgrown forests surrounding the valley were very dry. And then the heat wave. Day after day of hot sunny weather, 40, 39, 41, 38...

In the evening of July 17th there was a seminar held in the outdoor picnic area at the community school. A few provincial fire officials had gathered the local devotee residents to talk about "firesafing" our homes. The talk was friendly, casual and lighthearted. Then a tower of flames appeared on the top of a mountain on the western side of the valley. As we collectively stared at the fire one of the officials received a cell call. As he spoke the flame tower became more of a wave of fire and began to flow down the side of the mountain. It roared, almost like an ocean. The official ended his…

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"God blesses those who take care of cows"

 

Passing on cow worship from one generation to the next

This is the first time in the history of North America that grandparents are teaching their grandchildren how to honor mother cow.  Ahimsa Goshala is working to bring respect for cows into the mainstream of human values in the modern world.

There are opportunities to perform seva for Go Mata in a number of ways such as building barns, installing fencing,  clearing land for pastures,  purchasing winter hay,  contributing to vet care, cleaning, milking, worshiping, and training.  The salient point is that the cow is a sacred animal and that anything we do for her will benefit us and our families, both now and in the future.  Cow worship is a win-win affair.

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Pooja, Havan and Cow Visits

Please contact us a few days before your trip.  We will facilitate your goshala experience.  We are happy when we receive a phone call or an email from someone asking if they can come to feed and worship the cow.  We are honored to be in a position to offer such a service.

For special occasions, we offer puja to Go Mata.  Also on certain festival days such as Gopastami, and upon special request from a donor or visitor we conduct puja and havan.   

Call: 236 565 1199 ~ Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi: 639 571 2171

What to Bring for Cow:

  • fresh produce, ideally organic
  • apples cup in half, cows can choke on whole apple
  • carrots, beets, cabbage
  • no coloring and additives.
  • no bread, cooked or fried foods
  • pure gur/jaggery with no additives
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Meet the Cows & Oxen

Click on a cow or ox below to learn about them

Ramananda Raya ox

Ramananda Raya figured out very early in his training that if he remained just a half step behind Dharma when they were pulling a cart as a team, Dharma would get all of the weight and Ram could avoid straining himself.

Gauri cow

We remember Gauri who recently passed away. She was tolerate and humble.  For some reason Gauri's horns were pointing downwards.  She was at the bottom of the herd's food chain which means that Gauri had to wait for permission from the others before she was allowed to join them at the feed trough.  She seemed to understand and accept her position.  She was not at…

Dharma Mani ox

Dharma Mani is the first calf of Ilavati.  He was born in Saranagati Village in June 2016.  During Dharma's first training sessions learning how to pull a tire tied to a rope, he would  lay on the ground and play dead rather than cooperate with his trainer.  We called it the "Dharma flop".   He is extremely friendly and has turned into a very hard working ox.

Dharma Mani ox

Dharma Mani is the first calf of Ilavati.  He was born in Saranagati Village in June 2016.  During Dharma's first training sessions learning how to pull a tire tied to a rope, he would  lay on the ground and play dead rather than cooperate with his trainer.  We called it the "Dharma flop".   He is extremely friendly and has turned into a very hard working ox.

Ramananda Raya ox

Ramananda Raya figured out very early in his training that if he remained just a half step behind Dharma when they were pulling a cart as a team, Dharma would get all of the weight and Ram could avoid straining himself.

Varuni cow

Varuni is a gir cow who is friendly.  She is sometimes pushy looking for affection.   She had a wild beginning of life, but settled down @ Ahimsa Goshala. Owner: Ahimsa Goshala Supporters: Vedic Eco Village, Kishori Join us in supporting the cows with love, food, brushing, puja and Dhanam

Mohini cow

Mohini is Surabhi cow's daughter, born in August of 2022.  She is very friendly and curious.  When she was young, she liked to run and kick Ahimsa Goshala expansion and birth of Mohini calf

Dharma Mani ox

Dharma Mani is the first calf of Ilavati.  He was born in Saranagati Village in June 2016.  During Dharma's first training sessions learning how to pull a tire tied to a rope, he would  lay on the ground and play dead rather than cooperate with his trainer.  We called it the "Dharma flop".   He is extremely friendly and has turned into a very hard working ox.

Mohini cow

Mohini is Surabhi cow's daughter, born in August of 2022.  She is very friendly and curious.  When she was young, she liked to run and kick Ahimsa Goshala expansion and birth of Mohini calf

Revati cow

Revati is a peaceful and kind gir cow who loves neck rubs

Gauri cow

We remember Gauri who recently passed away. She was tolerate and humble.  For some reason Gauri's horns were pointing downwards.  She was at the bottom of the herd's food chain which means that Gauri had to wait for permission from the others before she was allowed to join them at the feed trough.  She seemed to understand and accept her position.  She was not at…

Surabhi cow

Surabhi came to live at the Ahimsa Goshala in October 2015.  She was 6 months old at the time. Her owner was a specialty breeder in Calgary who has a license for importing and breeding Indian cows.  His business caters to the cow slaughter industry but he sells cows to private individuals as well.  Surabhi was the first Gir cow in his program.  She was nervous for…

Gauri cow

We remember Gauri who recently passed away. She was tolerate and humble.  For some reason Gauri's horns were pointing downwards.  She was at the bottom of the herd's food chain which means that Gauri had to wait for permission from the others before she was allowed to join them at the feed trough.  She seemed to understand and accept her position.  She was not at…

Ramananda Raya ox

Ramananda Raya figured out very early in his training that if he remained just a half step behind Dharma when they were pulling a cart as a team, Dharma would get all of the weight and Ram could avoid straining himself.

Mohini cow

Mohini is Surabhi cow's daughter, born in August of 2022.  She is very friendly and curious.  When she was young, she liked to run and kick Ahimsa Goshala expansion and birth of Mohini calf

Surabhi cow

Surabhi came to live at the Ahimsa Goshala in October 2015.  She was 6 months old at the time. Her owner was a specialty breeder in Calgary who has a license for importing and breeding Indian cows.  His business caters to the cow slaughter industry but he sells cows to private individuals as well.  Surabhi was the first Gir cow in his program.  She was nervous for…

Ilavati cow

Ilavati came to us when she was already two years old.  She didn't trust humans at all.  We're not sure what had happened to her but her tail is half missing and she has a large rip in her ear where a plastic branding tag used to be.  These injuries are fully healed but the short tail makes it hard for her to brush away the flies during the summer months.  Ilavati…

Ramananda Raya ox

Ramananda Raya figured out very early in his training that if he remained just a half step behind Dharma when they were pulling a cart as a team, Dharma would get all of the weight and Ram could avoid straining himself.

Ilavati cow

Ilavati came to us when she was already two years old.  She didn't trust humans at all.  We're not sure what had happened to her but her tail is half missing and she has a large rip in her ear where a plastic branding tag used to be.  These injuries are fully healed but the short tail makes it hard for her to brush away the flies during the summer months.  Ilavati…

Laksmi cow

Laxmi has all of the classical features of a miniature zebu cow, very short with a rich dark brown color.  She is the mother of our ox Ramananda.  She is still very protective of him even though he is now bigger than she is.  Laxmi has never learned to trust humans and will run in circles around the cow pen if she thinks we are coming to her to adjust her halter or…

Mohini cow

Mohini is Surabhi cow's daughter, born in August of 2022.  She is very friendly and curious.  When she was young, she liked to run and kick Ahimsa Goshala expansion and birth of Mohini calf

Mohini cow

Mohini is Surabhi cow's daughter, born in August of 2022.  She is very friendly and curious.  When she was young, she liked to run and kick Ahimsa Goshala expansion and birth of Mohini calf

Varuni cow

Varuni is a gir cow who is friendly.  She is sometimes pushy looking for affection.   She had a wild beginning of life, but settled down @ Ahimsa Goshala. Owner: Ahimsa Goshala Supporters: Vedic Eco Village, Kishori Join us in supporting the cows with love, food, brushing, puja and Dhanam

Surabhi cow

Surabhi came to live at the Ahimsa Goshala in October 2015.  She was 6 months old at the time. Her owner was a specialty breeder in Calgary who has a license for importing and breeding Indian cows.  His business caters to the cow slaughter industry but he sells cows to private individuals as well.  Surabhi was the first Gir cow in his program.  She was nervous for…

Dharma Mani ox

Dharma Mani is the first calf of Ilavati.  He was born in Saranagati Village in June 2016.  During Dharma's first training sessions learning how to pull a tire tied to a rope, he would  lay on the ground and play dead rather than cooperate with his trainer.  We called it the "Dharma flop".   He is extremely friendly and has turned into a very hard working ox.

Gauri cow

We remember Gauri who recently passed away. She was tolerate and humble.  For some reason Gauri's horns were pointing downwards.  She was at the bottom of the herd's food chain which means that Gauri had to wait for permission from the others before she was allowed to join them at the feed trough.  She seemed to understand and accept her position.  She was not at…

Laksmi cow

Laxmi has all of the classical features of a miniature zebu cow, very short with a rich dark brown color.  She is the mother of our ox Ramananda.  She is still very protective of him even though he is now bigger than she is.  Laxmi has never learned to trust humans and will run in circles around the cow pen if she thinks we are coming to her to adjust her halter or…

Laksmi cow

Laxmi has all of the classical features of a miniature zebu cow, very short with a rich dark brown color.  She is the mother of our ox Ramananda.  She is still very protective of him even though he is now bigger than she is.  Laxmi has never learned to trust humans and will run in circles around the cow pen if she thinks we are coming to her to adjust her halter or…

Laksmi cow

Laxmi has all of the classical features of a miniature zebu cow, very short with a rich dark brown color.  She is the mother of our ox Ramananda.  She is still very protective of him even though he is now bigger than she is.  Laxmi has never learned to trust humans and will run in circles around the cow pen if she thinks we are coming to her to adjust her halter or…

Ilavati cow

Ilavati came to us when she was already two years old.  She didn't trust humans at all.  We're not sure what had happened to her but her tail is half missing and she has a large rip in her ear where a plastic branding tag used to be.  These injuries are fully healed but the short tail makes it hard for her to brush away the flies during the summer months.  Ilavati…

Gauri cow

We remember Gauri who recently passed away. She was tolerate and humble.  For some reason Gauri's horns were pointing downwards.  She was at the bottom of the herd's food chain which means that Gauri had to wait for permission from the others before she was allowed to join them at the feed trough.  She seemed to understand and accept her position.  She was not at…

Revati cow

Revati is a peaceful and kind gir cow who loves neck rubs

Mohini cow

Mohini is Surabhi cow's daughter, born in August of 2022.  She is very friendly and curious.  When she was young, she liked to run and kick Ahimsa Goshala expansion and birth of Mohini calf

Surabhi cow

Surabhi came to live at the Ahimsa Goshala in October 2015.  She was 6 months old at the time. Her owner was a specialty breeder in Calgary who has a license for importing and breeding Indian cows.  His business caters to the cow slaughter industry but he sells cows to private individuals as well.  Surabhi was the first Gir cow in his program.  She was nervous for…
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