Go Dana (Cow Donation) performed by a Gopuja Vedic pandit

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Go Dana (Cow Donation)

गोदान

A sacred Go Dana ceremony, donation of a cow (or symbolic representative), among the highest acts of dharmic merit, especially powerful on eclipses, parents' shraddha.

⏱️ 2–3 hours📅 Sacred donation of a cow, among the highest dharmic acts🗣️ Kannada · Tamil · Telugu · Hindi

₹9,999basic package · final quote confirmed on WhatsApp

✓ Pandit dakshina✓ Standard samagri kit✓ Travel in Bangalore

⭐ Recommended for this puja

Vastra DanaClothing donation to priests as per tradition⏱ +20 min₹1,500

Brahmana BhojanaVedic scholars meal offering, highly auspicious₹501 / person

Total₹9,999

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About Go Dana (Cow Donation)

Go Dana (Cow Donation) is among the highest acts of dharmic merit (mahapunya) in Sanatana Dharma, sacred donation of a cow, among the highest dharmic acts. A sacred Go Dana ceremony, donation of a cow (or symbolic representative), among the highest acts of dharmic merit, especially powerful on eclipses, parents' shraddha. The seva is performed with sankalpa, mantras, and dakshina to the recipient as an offering. Gopuja arranges the complete Go Dana (Cow Donation) on your behalf in Bangalore, connecting you to authentic patras (qualified recipients) and following the prescribed vidhi.

📅 When to perform

Go Dana (Cow Donation) is performed on Amavasya, Pournami, eclipses, Ekadashi, parents' shraddha days, birthdays, or as a sankalpa during major life transitions. Our pandits guide the family on the most meritorious tithi for the specific dana.

Benefits & significance

Go Dana (Cow Donation) is among the highest acts of dharmic merit (mahapunya)
Frees the karta from karmic debts and ancestral burdens
Bestows long-term peace, health, abundance, and progeny
Strengthens the spiritual connection of the family with seva
Invokes the protective grace of the deity associated with the dana
Multiplies merit when performed on auspicious tithis

Your tradition, done right

🌴 South Indian

South Indian tradition performs Go Dana (Cow Donation) with Sankalpa stating the precise intent (e.g. shraddha, parents' karma, family vow), mantras specific to the dana, the act of giving with udaka (water), symbolising the formal transfer, and Brahmana-bhojanam where applicable.

🔱 North Indian

North Indian tradition performs Go Dana (Cow Donation) with sankalpa stating the precise intention, recitation of the relevant mantras, the act of dana with udak (water) symbolising the transfer, Brahman bhojan, and ashirwad to the family.

What's included

Consultation to identify the right tithi, recipient, and dana-dravya
Sankalpa with karta name, gotra, and intent
Ganapathi Puja and Punyahavachanam
Go Dana (Cow Donation) core kriya with mantras specific to the dana
Formal act of dana with udaka (water) and dakshina
Brahmana bhojan (where applicable)
Concluding mantra and ashirvachanam

📦 Samagri kit

Our Go Dana (Cow Donation) puja kit includes every item required for the complete ritual, kalash, panchamrita, flowers, turmeric, kumkum, chandana, naivedya, betel leaves, nuts, camphor, agarbathi, and dakshina items, pre-packed, labelled, and delivered to your home in Bangalore.

Go Dana (Cow Donation)-specific dana dravya (food/cloth/cow/land/coin etc.)Kalash with water for symbolic transferTurmeric, kumkum, chandana, akshataFruits, betel leaves, nuts, naivedyaDakshina for the recipient (Brahmana/needy)Camphor, agarbathi, dhoop

How the ritual unfolds

Tithi confirmation and recipient identification
Sankalpa with karta name and dana intent
Ganapathi Puja and Punyahavachanam
Go Dana (Cow Donation)-specific mantra recitation
Act of dana with udaka (water) and dakshina
Brahmana bhojan (where applicable)
Concluding mantra and ashirvachanam

What families say

★★★★★

“Gopuja made our Grihapravesha absolutely beautiful. Pandit Manjunath Bhat performed the puja with such devotion and knowledge. The samagri kit had everything, nothing was missing. Highly recommend!”

Priya Rangan · HSR Layout, Bangalore · Grihapravesha Puja

★★★★★

“We needed a Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa for my father's health. Gopuja arranged 10 pandits, everything was organized perfectly. The puja was conducted with genuine vedic tradition. Very grateful.”

Ramesh Agarwal · Whitefield, Bangalore · Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa

★★★★★

“Satyanarayan Puja done for our housewarming. The pandit explained each step in Kannada. Very authentic, very devotional. The puja kit delivered the night before made morning prep stress-free.”

Kavitha Narayanan · JP Nagar, Bangalore · Satyanarayana Puja

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Frequently asked questions

How much advance booking is required for Go Dana (Cow Donation)?

We recommend booking at least 7–10 days in advance so we can verify the muhurta, arrange all samagri, and assign the right pandit for your tradition (South or North Indian). For larger Go Dana (Cow Donation) rituals, 2–3 weeks is preferred.

Do you provide samagri for Go Dana (Cow Donation) or should we arrange it?

Gopuja offers a complete Go Dana (Cow Donation) puja kit pre-packed and delivered to your home. Alternatively, if you wish to arrange samagri yourself, we will share an exact list and the pandit will bring his ritual essentials.

Can Go Dana (Cow Donation) be performed in an apartment / flat?

Yes. Go Dana (Cow Donation) is regularly performed in apartments, villas, independent houses, and flats across Bangalore. The rituals are adapted to the available space, and our pandits handle smoke management for any homa component.

What languages do your pandits chant in?

Our pandits chant authentic Sanskrit Vedic mantras. The explanation and guidance is given in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, or English as per your preference.

Do you serve all areas of Bangalore?

Yes, Gopuja serves all of Bangalore including Whitefield, HSR Layout, Electronic City, Koramangala, Indiranagar, JP Nagar, Hebbal, Yelahanka, Marathahalli, Sarjapur Road, Bellandur, Hennur, Banashankari, and 200 other localities for Go Dana (Cow Donation).