Go:da:nam - Donation of a Cow
Go:da:nam is performed when a child is born in the family, during marriage, when a person passes away or in any other auspicious occasion. It bestows heavenly comforts on the donor. Departed souls will be relieved from the hells and from a treacherous river “Viraja” by doing Go:da:nam. The devathas in the cow will take care of the soul. It is equal to the benefits obtained by performing Ra:jasu:ya Ya:ga and donating unlimited amount of gold.
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What Happens in Go:danam
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Go:danam is a sacred ritual where the cow is transferred to a devotee.
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It involves chanting mantras and performing puja to invoke divine blessings and grace.
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Ritual offerings, including flowers, fruits, and other sacred items, are presented with devotion.
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The cow is lovingly handed over to a deserving recipient for their care.
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The transfer is documented, ensuring the ritual’s authenticity and spiritual significance for the recipient.
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This sacred act symbolizes the deep bond between humans, cows, and divine energies.
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Go:danam encourages compassion, humility, and selfless service, fostering blessings for both parties.

Significance of the Seva
- Highest Charity: Go:danam is praised as the greatest gift in the Vedas
- Moksha for Ancestors: Frees family lineages from spiritual debt
- Blesses Generations: Results in punya across births and for descendants
- Social Service: Cow donated is used in farming, dairy or temple service, benefitting many
How to Offer a Cow

Seva
Book a sacred Go:danam Seva with a suggested donation of ₹50,000 for spiritual blessings.

Documentation
Receive a complete video recording and detailed documentation of the entire ritual process.
“सर्वदानात् परं दानं गोदानं स्मृतं बुधैः।”
“Among all gifts, the gift of a cow is the highest.”
— Mahabharata