Gaushala
A shelter where cows, especially old, unproductive or abandoned ones, are kept and cared for.
Also: goshala, cow shelter
A gaushala, from the Sanskrit for cow and house, is a home for cattle. Many are run by temples, religious trusts, charities or local bodies, and some are funded by state governments. They take in cows that are old, injured, abandoned or no longer giving milk, and some also keep herds of native breeds and sell milk, ghee and dung products. Gaushalas range from a handful of animals to many thousands. Several Indian states support them as part of cow protection policy, and visiting or giving to one is a common act of devotion. Their funding and the care of the cattle in them are regularly discussed in the Indian press.