Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda

What Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda does

Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda (legal entity: Shri Godham Mahateerth Pathmeda Lok Punyarth Nyas) is an Indian charitable trust founded in 1993 by Swami Shri Dattasharanandji Maharaj, headquartered at Bhat village in Gandhinagar, Gujarat with its primary operational campus at Anandvan Pathmeda near Sanchore, Rajasthan. The trust operates 65+ goshalas (cow shelters) across five Indian states (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab), serving approximately 157,000 abandoned, injured, disabled, elderly and male cattle. Its service portfolio spans cattle rescue and shelter (Go Sanrakshan), veterinary care (Dhanwantri Go Chikitsalay with mobile ambulances), indigenous breed development across eight Vedic breeds (Gopalan/Go Sanvardhan), Panchgavya processing, organic fertilizer production, and Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapies (Surbhi Panchkarma Chikitsalay). The trust reaches gothala-keeping farmers in 800 villages through free distribution of 10–12 thousand upgraded cattle per year.

The organization generates no commercial revenue; it is funded entirely through voluntary donations enabled by 80G and 12AA tax certifications. Donor contribution tiers include ECS monthly mandates at ₹1,800/cow, one-time fodder cart donations of ₹31,000–₹5,00,000, and lifetime cow-service dedications at ₹2,51,000. Donation collection occurs through Bank of Baroda and PayU Money online payment gateways, NEFT/RTGS transfers, ECS auto-debit, and 11+ physical branch offices across major Indian metros. An affiliated commercial arm, Vedlakshana, sells cow-derived products (ghee, sweets, Panchgavya medicines) online, while the Surbhi Sandesh monthly newsletter, WhatsApp groups, and Facebook/YouTube livestreams of spiritual events drive donor engagement. Marketing and donor mobilization rely fundamentally on the spiritual authority of the founder and the referral network of affiliated saints and devotees — the trust possesses no proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or AI infrastructure.

Name

Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda

Legal name

Shri Godham Mahateerth Pathmeda Lok Punyarth Nyas

Website

https://godhampathmeda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda is an Indian charitable trust that operates 65+ goshalas across five states, sheltering and treating approximately 157,000 abandoned and injured cattle, funded entirely through donations and managed under the spiritual leadership of Swami Shri Dattasharanandji Maharaj.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Charitable Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (1152), Veterinary Services (54194), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

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PRIMARYAFACALAH

Animal Welfare, Handling & Stress-Reduction Programs (Protocols, Training)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Animal Health Services (Vaccination Programs, Biosecurity, Parasite Control)

SECONDARYAFACADAA

Herd Health Program Design & Preventive Medicine

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Veterinary Services (Farm Animal & Herd Health)

SECONDARYAFACALAJ

Nutrition-Linked Health & Metabolic Disorder Prevention (Transition/Cow Health, Mineral Programs)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Animal Health Services (Vaccination Programs, Biosecurity, Parasite Control)

SECONDARYAFACADAG

Vaccination, Parasite Control & Immunization Programs

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Veterinary Services (Farm Animal & Herd Health)

Keywords

• Cow protection services
• Cattle shelter management
• Veterinary care services
• Ayurvedic Panchkarma services
• Religious charitable trust

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhat, Gandhinagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda is a charitable trust (Lok Punyarth Nyas) that raises funds entirely through donations from devotees, cow protectors, and the public. Donations support the care of 155,000+ abandoned cattle across 65+ goshalas in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. The trust holds 80G and 12AA certifications enabling tax benefits for donors. ECS mandates allow recurring monthly contributions from supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda operates as a public charitable trust (Lok Punyarth Nyas) running 65+ goshalas (cow shelters) across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, providing rescue, shelter, nutrition, and veterinary care for over 155,000 abandoned, injured, diseased, and disabled cattle. Core activities include indigenous breed conservation (Gopalan), mobile veterinary ambulance services (Dhanwantri Go Chikitsalay), Panchgavya processing, organic fertilizer production (Jaivik Khad), and Ayurvedic Panchkarma treatments (Surbhi Panchkarma Chikitsalay). The trust is funded through donations, ECS monthly mandates, and a commercial sub-brand (Vedlakshana) selling cow-based products, with 80G and 12AA tax certifications for donors.

Product overview

Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda operates as a cow welfare trust managing 65+ goshalas (cow shelters) across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab with over 157,000 cows. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of cow protection services including shelter and nutrition (Go Sanrakshan and Go Samposhan), veterinary medical care (Dhanwantri Go Chikitsalay with mobile ambulances), indigenous breed development (Gopalan and Go Sanvardhan), panchagavya processing, organic fertilizer production, and Ayurvedic wellness therapies (Surbhi Panchkarma Chikitsalay). The trust generates funding through ECS monthly donation services, one-time contributions, and an e-commerce platform (Vedlakshana) selling cow-based products, while communicating with supporters through the Surbhi Sandesh monthly newsletter and various spiritual publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vedlakshana: Vedic products brand including Panchgavya medicines, sweets, ghee and other cow-based products. Website: www.vedlakshana.com
• Kamdhenu Kalyan Patrika (KKP)
• Surbhi Shaktipeeth
• ECS Gograss Yojana

Products and services

• Gopalan and Go Sanvardhan (Indigenous Breed Conservation) Traditional and modern breeding and development of eight indigenous Indian cow breeds (Pathmedi/Sanchori, Kankrej, Tharparkar, Rathi, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Gir, Nayeri) for cow-based agriculture and milk production. 10,000-12,000 upgraded cattle are produced annually and distributed free of cost to farmers and goshalas.
• Go Sanrakshan and Go Samposhan (Cow Protection and Nourishment) Protection, shelter, and nutrition services for abandoned, injured, disabled, and diseased cattle across goshalas in five Indian states. Provides green fodder, dry fodder, grains, and jaggery to over 155,000 cattle, including productive cattle distribution to farmers during favorable monsoon periods.
• Dhanwantri Go Chikitsalay (Veterinary Care) Veterinary medical treatment facility for accident-affected, severely ill, lame, blind, disabled, and rescued-from-slaughterhouse cows. Operates mobile ambulances equipped with hydraulic power lifts that serve cattle across Rajasthan and Gujarat.
• Surbhi Panchkarma Chikitsalay (Ayurvedic Treatment) Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment center offering five-stage detoxification and rejuvenation therapies based on 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic practices and Panchgavya (five products of the cow).
• Panchgavya Parishkaran And Viniyog (Panchgavya Processing) Processing and utilization of panchagavya (five products of cow: milk, curd, ghee, urine, dung) for medicinal and agricultural applications.
• Jaivik Khad Utpadan (Organic Fertilizer Production) Production of organic/bio-fertilizers from cow dung and panchgavya for agricultural applications.
• ECS Gograss Service (Monthly Cow Sponsorship) Recurring monthly donation program allowing donors to sponsor individual cattle at Rs. 1,800 per cow per month or Rs. 21,000 per cow per year, with automatic bank transfers via ECS mandate on the 7th of each month.
• Vedlakshana Products (Cow-Based Commercial Products) Online storefront (www.vedlakshana.com) selling Vedic cow-based products including Panchgavya medicines, sweets, ghee, and other Ayurvedic preparations manufactured by the affiliated Vaidik Go Utpad Foundation.
• Goupujan (Cow Worship Ritual Service) Ceremonial cow worship rituals performed for devotees, including transportation of cows and sacred ceremonies for spiritual merit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 155,000+ cattle rescued and cared for across 65+ goshalas in 5 states
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vedalakshana (vedlakshana.com)minorOthersVedalakshana is the official commercial arm of Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda, producing and selling Vedic cow-based products including Panchgavya medicines, sweets, ghee, and other Ayurvedic preparations. The website www.vedlakshana.com serves as the online storefront for these products. It operates as a related entity under the broader Pathmeda ecosystem rather than an independent external partner.
• Rajasthan Goseva Samiti (Rajathan Goseva Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rajasthan Goseva Samiti was inspired and formed under the guidance of Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda. It establishes and supports hundreds of goshalas across Rajasthan and provides guidance, encouragement, and resources to gothala keepers throughout the state.
• Goseva Samiti GujaratcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gujarat Goseva Samiti operates in partnership with Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda, managing goshala operations and cow protection initiatives in Gujarat state.
• Dhanwantri Go Chikitsalay (Mobile Veterinary Clinics and Help Line)coreTechnology or IntegrationIndia's first dedicated cow treatment help line, operated under the guidance of Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda. Mobile ambulances equipped with hydraulic power lifts provide veterinary care to thousands of accident-affected cattle across Rajasthan and Gujarat.
• 65+ Affiliated GoshalascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 65 goshalas across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab operate under the guidance or management of Shri Godham Mahatirth Pathmeda Lok Punyarth Nyas. These include Shri Gopal Goverdhan Goshala Pathmeda (established 1993), Shri Bharatmata Gosewashram Samiti, Shri Dhanvantari Go Sewashram Samiti, and many others listed in the organization's official goshala registry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• People for Animals (PFA): India's largest animal welfare NGO network with hospitals and shelters nationwide. Directly comparable as an animal welfare organization operating shelters and veterinary services across India, though broader in species scope than Pathmeda's cow-exclusive focus.
• Blue Cross of India: One of India's oldest animal welfare organizations operating shelters, veterinary hospitals, and rescue services in Chennai with nationwide influence. Comparable in operating large-scale animal shelter and veterinary infrastructure with donation-based funding.
• Karuna Society for Animals: Animal welfare charity in Goa operating shelters and veterinary hospital for cattle, dogs, and other animals. Comparable as an Indian charity running cattle shelter operations with veterinary care infrastructure and donation-based funding.
• Sri Sri Goshala (Art of Living): Art of Living's goshala network operating under spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with cow protection and Panchgavya product lines. Directly comparable as a spiritual-charismatic cow welfare organization with multi-state presence and brand-driven donor mobilization.
• Shree Bansi Gir Gaushala: One of India's largest individual goshalas located in Gujarat, housing thousands of cattle with indigenous breed conservation focus. Closely comparable to Pathmeda as a large-scale cow shelter operator in the same geography with similar breed preservation and donation-funded model.
• ISKCON Govardhan Eco Village: ISKCON's cow protection project in Maharashtra combining goshala operations with eco-village and organic farming. Comparable spiritual-community-led cow welfare model with breeding, Panchgavya products, and devotional ecosystem similar to Pathmeda.

Broad incumbents

• Akshaya Patra Foundation: India's largest mid-day meal charitable trust operating at massive scale with structured corporate donations, technology systems, and multi-state footprint. Comparable as a similarly large Indian donation-funded trust with multi-state operational complexity and brand-driven fundraising model.
• Sadhu Vaswani Mission's Goshala: Spiritual humanitarian trust operating a significant goshala in Pune under Dada J P Vaswani's lineage. Comparable as a spiritual-charitable Indian trust with cow welfare operations embedded in broader humanitarian mission, though smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/godammahateerthpathmeda
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shri-godham-mahatirth-pathmeda

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

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