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Rescue. Recovery. Lifelong Care.

A privately managed goshala dedicated to the lifelong care of rescued cows, buffaloes, goats, horses, and dogs, while nurturing the land, native biodiversity, and the ecosystems that sustain them.

Why we do what we do

Every animal that arrives here has a different story.

Abandonment, injury, old age, or neglect.


Our role is simple.

Provide safety, nourishment, veterinary care, and dignity for the rest of their lives.

Whom we care for

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Cow

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Buffalos

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Goats

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Dogs

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Horses

A goshala is more than a place for animals.
It is an acknowledgement that all life exists in relationship.
With the earth, with water, with trees, with birds,
with insects, and with one another.
 
Our care follows those relationships.

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Our Values

Stewardship

We believe we are caretakers, not owners. Our responsibility is to protect, preserve, and care for the lives entrusted to us.

Dignity

We believe we are caretakers, not owners. Our responsibility is to protect, preserve, and care for the lives entrusted to us.

Coexistence

We see animals, people, and the natural world as part of one interconnected whole.

Responsibility

Compassion is expressed through consistent care, thoughtful decisions, and a long-term commitment to both animals and the land.

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Our Story

The goshala is stewarded by Mr. Lakshminarayanan R and Mrs. Sridevi S,
Founders of Guru Alliance LLC and trustees of Gokulam Gorakshan Trust.
Their shared commitment to animal welfare, ecological care, and
responsible stewardship continues to guide the vision and direction of the goshala.
 

Established in 2020, Gokulam Gorakshan Trust is a registered charitable trust
with a fully operational sanctuary in Chembarambakkam, Chennai.

The trust provides continuity to this work,
ensuring that the values of compassion, care, and coexistence remain at the heart of the goshala for generations to come.

The goshala is managed under the stewardship of Mr. Lakshminarayanan R and Mrs. Sridevi S, founders of Guru Alliance LLC and trustees of Gokulam Gorakshan Trust.

 

Drawing on their professional experience and shared commitment to animal welfare, they oversee the long-term vision, governance, and continued development of the goshala, ensuring that it remains true to its founding principles.

Managed by

Headed by

Established

Gokulam Gorakshan Trust

2021

Legal Status

Registered Public Charitable Trust

Name of Founder / Managing Trustee

Location

Chembarambakkam, Chennai, India

A Quiet Place by Design

The goshala is intentionally maintained as a home, a private place of care. 
We do not host public visits, publish photographs of the our animals,
or actively solicit public donations. This approach reflects the
values on which the goshala was established and continues to guide its stewardship.

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