Shraddh Gau Seva
Offering charity and service in memory of ancestors is a cherished tradition during the Shraddh period. Gau Seva is considered one of the most meaningful acts of compassion and devotion during this time.
Shraddh Gau Seva: Honour Your Ancestors by Serving Gau Mata
Offering charity and service in memory of ancestors is a cherished tradition during the Shraddh period. Gau seva is considered one of the most meaningful acts of compassion and devotion during this time.
Through the Shraddh Gau Seva Program, you can honour your ancestors by supporting the feeding, care and welfare of Gau Mata, with the seva performed at Punya Gaushala on the day you choose.
Contribution: ₹1,100, offered during shraddh, as a one-time contribution.
What Your Contribution Helps With
- Special meals for cows
- Ancestor remembrance service activities
- Gau puja and devotional offerings
- Care for elderly and needy cows
- Religious and devotional programmes
Why Gau Seva Is Offered During Shraddh
Shraddh is kept as a time for daan performed on behalf of those who have passed, and feeding a cow has always been counted among the highest of those offerings. The act is meant to be of real benefit to a living being, not only ceremonial.
Performing it through a Gaushala keeps that intent intact. The meal is genuinely served, the animals who receive it are rescued and elderly cows who need it, and the seva is recorded so the family has a clear account of what was offered in their ancestor name.
How Your Seva Is Used
Your contribution funds the special meal, the jaggery and fodder served with it, and the gau puja performed at Punya Gaushala for the shraddh observance. Every rupee is recorded in the Punya app.
How to Offer This Gau Seva
- Choose the Shraddh Gau Seva and give the name of the family member it is offered for.
- Complete your contribution through the Punya app, ideally a day or two before the shraddh date.
- Receive a record of the seva along with photos of the offering.
Why Supporters Choose Punya NGO
- Seva performed at our own Gaushala on the date you give
- Rescued and elderly cows are the ones served
- Itemised, transparent records for every contribution
- Ethical, compassionate treatment of every animal
Serving Gau Mata in memory of ancestors is a timeless act of gratitude.
Related Gau Seva Options
Offer this seva - ₹1,100
Every rupee is recorded in the Punya app, so you can see exactly where it goes. Contribute ₹1,100
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questions, answered
What is Shraddh Gau Seva?
It is a gau seva offered during the shraddh period in memory of departed family members, funding special feeding and puja for cows at Punya Gaushala.
How much does this seva cost?
The suggested contribution is ₹1,100, given as a one-time offering.
Can I name the person it is offered for?
Yes. You can give the name of the ancestor while completing the contribution, and it is recorded with the seva.
When should I offer it?
Ideally a day or two before the shraddh date, so the meal and puja can be arranged in time.
What is served to the cows?
A special meal along with jaggery and fresh fodder, with softer portions prepared for elderly cows.
Is a puja performed as part of the seva?
Yes. Gau puja and devotional offerings are performed at the Gaushala.
Can the seva be performed for more than one ancestor?
Yes. You can name more than one family member, or repeat the seva on separate days.
Can I attend in person?
Visits can usually be arranged on request. Please contact Punya NGO in advance so a suitable time can be fixed.
Will I receive proof that the seva was performed?
Yes. Photos are shared and every rupee is recorded in the Punya app.
Can supporters outside India offer this seva?
Yes. The Punya app accepts contributions from supporters living outside India, which is why many families abroad use this seva.
Can I offer it during Pitru Paksha specifically?
Yes. Please mention the date you observe, and the seva will be arranged for that day.
How is this different from Amavasya Gau Seva?
Shraddh Gau Seva is tied to shraddh rites for a named ancestor, while Amavasya Gau Seva marks the new moon day each month.