The Silent Crisis of Bundelkhand

A heartbreaking practice known as Anna Pratha had left countless cows abandoned and wandering across Bundelkhand. In a desperate bid to protect their livelihoods, local farmers turned to razor-sharp fencing. For a hungry cow searching for food, these wires became a death trap.

We witnessed firsthand the devastating reality: cows suffering from deep, untreated lacerations and enduring a slow and agonizing end without any medical intervention from the community.

A Sanctuary of Healing

The Bhoorishringa Foundation was born from the refusal to look away. Our volunteers ventured into remote villages of Hamirpur district to take immediate action. What began as a humble medical initiative in Village Terha has grown into a life-saving mission.

Today, Shri Shyam Sunder Gaushala in Village Kandhauli serves as a permanent sanctuary. Here, cows that were once broken and bleeding now live in peace while receiving treatment and compassionate care.

A Holistic Vision for the Future

Our goal extends far beyond providing shelter. We are building a complete ecosystem for the cow and her progeny. We believe the cow is intrinsically linked to the four Purusharthas:

Instead of theoretical approaches, our focus is on practical and sustainable solutions that restore the cow to her rightful glory in society and rural economy.

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But we cannot do this alone. Whether through your time, prayers, or financial support, you can help us end the cycle of pain for these sacred beings.

A Registered Cow Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh

Shri Shyam Sunder Gaushala is a registered cow sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, located in Village Kandhauli,Kanpur district. Run by Bhoorishringa Foundation, this cow sanctuary Uttar Pradesh was established to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect abandoned cows and Nandi bulls who have no place to go. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown from a small medical camp to a full-scale gaushala housing over 500 Gauvansh.

As a fully registered cow sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, we operate under complete legal compliance — Trust Registration No. 576, 80G certified, 12A registered, and listed on NGO Darpan (UP/2020/0259185). Every Gauvansh in our care receives daily fodder, clean water, veterinary treatment, and unconditional love.

What We Do at Shri Shyam Sunder Gaushala

Our cow sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh provides comprehensive care across four areas:

Why Our Gaushala in Kandhauli Matters

Kandhauli, located in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, sits very close to Bundelkhand region where Anna Pratha — the practice of abandoning unproductive cows — has caused tremendous suffering. Our cow sanctuary Uttar Pradesh was built here deliberately, to serve all Gauvansh most in need in this region.

When you visit or support Shri Shyam Sunder Gaushala, you are not just helping one Gauvansh — you are supporting a sustainable model of gau raksha that the region so desperately needs. We welcome volunteers, donors, and visitors who wish to experience gau seva firsthand at our sanctuary in Kandhauli, Uttar Pradesh.

Support Our Cow Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh

Shri Shyam Sunder Gaushala depends entirely on the generosity of donors and volunteers. There are several ways to support our cow sanctuary Uttar Pradesh mission:

To donate to our gaushala, click here to visit our donation page. To adopt a cow and receive regular updates on her wellbeing, visit our Adopt-a-Cow page. Every act of support — however small — is a sacred act of gau seva.