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About Bekal Gokulam

Born from devotion — built over 20 years

A living sanctuary for India’s indigenous cows and classical arts, rooted in the tradition of Shree Krishna

How we care for our cows

What we are

A dharmic Goushala — 230+ indigenous cows of 9+ rare breeds living freely, never sold or displaced.

What makes us unique

Classical music and dance performed inside the Goushala as Gou Seva — in the spirit of Shree Krishna.

Our commitment

Zero antibiotics. Zero chemicals. Traditional milking. No commercial milk sale. Goushala law — never broken.

Our reach

4 annual festivals. 150+ artists every year. 10 Book of Records. Doordarshan. TOI. The Hindu.

“Shree Krishna was a nature-loving environmentalist, a cowherd, and an unparalleled artist. We began this Goushala to unite all three — in one living place.”

— Shri Vishnu Prasad Hebbar, Founder

Our Vision

To protect India's indigenous cow breeds in the traditional way

“We will protect cows of local breeds from extinction and grow them the traditional way.” Every decision flows from this single vow.

How we have grown

1

Cow in 2003

9+

Rare breeds

230

Cows today

20+

Years Seva

Our journey — six defining moments

First indigenous Vechur cow and ox welcomed at Kannan’s farm, Alakkode. The Goushala begins.

Own land acquired. Goushala relocated and expanded. New rare breeds introduced. Numbers grow steadily.

Parampara Vidyapeetam founded — the cultural wing is born. Classical arts begin to enter the Goushala.

First Nadopasana launched. First Deepavali Sangeethotsavam — 12-day festival. The Goushala finds its voice.

Foundation stone laid for Shree Krishna Temple. Cows cross 200. Festivals grow in reach and reputation.

Vaishakha Natanam launched. 5 India + 5 Asia Book of Records. 230+ cows, 9+ breeds. A name across India.

Own land acquired. Goushala relocated and expanded. New rare breeds introduced. Numbers grow steadily.

Our Founder

Shri Vishnu Prasad Hebbar

Studied Jyothisha for 12 years under Neeleswaram Kallampalli Krishnan Namboothiri. Trained in Yoga, Sanskrit, and Dharmashastra at Sanatana Bharata Bharati Padasala, Mysuru. Conducted Devaprasnas at over 1,000 temples. Composed 25+ original Bhajanams.

Dr. Nagaratna Hebbar

BSc and MSc — topped her class. IISc Bangalore, PhD Cambridge (breast cancer research, published in Nature). Nehru & Commonwealth Trust scholar. Now manages daily Goushala operations — Ayurveda and Nutrition expertise.

Infrastructure

Dhenumantapam

Main performance stage — open-air. Used for all major festivals. Live-streaming enabled.

Nandimantapam

Intimate stage for Nadopasana and smaller classical programs.

The Goushala

12-acre open compound. Chemical-free. 230+ cows of 9+ breeds.

Shree Krishna Temple

Foundation laid 2022. Classical music offered as Naivedya daily.

Artist Guest House

On-site accommodation. Wake up in a Goushala.

Factory & Kitchen

Panchagavya factory (Dr. Nagaratna's expertise) and community kitchen — free meals during all festivals.

Plan a visit to Bekal Gokulam Goushala

Sri Maha Vishnu Temple, Alakkode, Kerala 671316 · 75 km from Mangalore Airport

Support Goumata

Your contribution goes directly to the care and wellbeing of our 230 indigenous cows.

Perform or volunteer here

Offer your art or time as Gou Seva at our Goushala