Indore has several large gaushalas, both inside the city and on its outskirts. If you want to visit for gau seva, celebrate an occasion or donate, this guide lists some well-known ones and what to check first. For more on cattle care, visit our cow hub.
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Gaushalas in Indore you can visit
These are listed in no particular order. We have not visited them ourselves.
Shri Ahilyamata Gaushala
- Area: Lokmanya Nagar (Babu Lalchand Chajlani Road)
- Listed hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saturday till 5:00 PM, Sunday till 1:00 PM)
- Listed phone: +91 731 233 0232
- Website: www.amgindore.com
- View on Google Maps (latest reviews and timings)
One of the city’s larger gaushalas. Reviewers mention a temple on the premises and dairy products for sale.
Shri Murarilalji Tiwari Smriti Gaushala
- Area: Gram Baroli, Indore–Ujjain Road
- Listed hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Sunday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
- Listed phone: +91 89896 00170
- View on Google Maps (latest reviews and timings)
Visitors mention that you can help feed the cows; it is on the outskirts towards Ujjain.
Shree Govardhan Goushala
- Area: Gommatgiri, Nainod
- Listed phone: +91 90093 53636
- View on Google Maps (latest reviews and timings)
On a small hill near the Gommatgiri temples. Its listing shows it as always open, but call before visiting.
What to check before you donate or visit
- Is it a shelter or a dairy? Some places called gaushalas mainly care for old, sick, rescued or abandoned cattle. Others are working dairies that sell milk and ghee. Both can treat animals well, but if you are donating to help animals that no one else will care for, ask which one it is.
- Ask about registration. A registered trust or society can usually show a certificate and give a receipt for donations.
- Look at the basics. Shade, clean water, enough fodder, clean sheds, and a separate area for sick or injured animals.
- Ask about vet care. Is there a vet on call or on site? How are sick animals treated?
- Ask what they need most. Fodder, medicines, shed repairs or volunteers. Giving what is actually needed helps more than a one-off feast.
- Feed the right way. Ask staff before feeding. Too much grain, jaggery or sweets at once can make cattle seriously ill, and food should never be left in plastic.
If you see animals that look neglected, tell the management first. If nothing changes, you can contact the district animal husbandry office or a local animal welfare organisation.
The Pawsitive Hoomans Take
A good gaushala will be happy to show you around, answer questions about how animals are cared for, and tell you how donations are used. Visit once before you commit to regular support, go at feeding time if you can, and keep your receipts.
🐄 Volunteering with cattle or running a gaushala? Our free Vaccination Tracker builds a cattle schedule based on NDDB guidance, and a Pet Passport keeps each animal’s records in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Which are some gaushalas in Indore?
Shri Ahilyamata Gaushala in Lokmanya Nagar, Shri Murarilalji Tiwari Smriti Gaushala on the Indore–Ujjain Road, and Shree Govardhan Goushala at Gommatgiri are among those listed on Google Maps.
Can I celebrate a birthday at a gaushala in Indore?
Many gaushalas welcome visitors on special occasions for gau seva. Call ahead to ask what they allow and what they need.
What should I feed cows at a gaushala?
Ask the staff. Green fodder is usually welcome; avoid large amounts of grain, jaggery or sweets, and never leave food in plastic.
How do I check a gaushala before donating?
Ask whether it is a registered trust, ask for a receipt, check the animals and sheds, and ask how sick animals are cared for.
Disclaimer: PawsitiveHoomans is an independent information resource. This is not a paid listing or an endorsement. Details are based on public Google Maps listings as of October 2026 and can change; please confirm directly with each gaushala.