Dhyan Foundation
A woman tending to decorated cattle at a shelter

KARMA BANK

It is in Giving, that you Receive

Every good deed is a deposit that travels with you from lifetime to lifetime

BUILD YOUR KARMA

How Animal Welfare is unique at Dhyan Foundation

The ONLY organisation in the world with 90% non-milking, old cows and nandis, 100% of these rescued from traffickers and illegal slaughter houses.

  1. BSF jawans escorting cattle rescued from smugglers at the border
    Only organisation with the BSF

    Step 01

    Rescue with the BSF

    “Dhyan Foundation is the ONLY organisation standing with the BSF to stop illegal cattle trafficking across the Indo-Bangladesh border.”

    SS Guleria, Retired Director General, Eastern Command, BSF India
  2. Dhyan Foundation paravets treating a sick cow at a shelter

    Step 02

    Treatment

    Medical care by our own team of in-house vets and paravets.

    Plastic removal surgeries for garbage-eating strays.

  3. Decorated Nandis at a Dhyan Foundation gaushala

    Step 03

    A home for life

    90% of our cows are non-milking, old cows and nandis.

    The biggest population of Nandis for nurturing only, across the world.

  4. Women employed at a Dhyan Foundation animal shelter

    Step 04

    Rural development & livelihood

    Thousands of rural and tribal people gain direct employment at our shelters.

    3,000+ tribal and Adivasi women made economically self-reliant.

Conditions in which they come

  • Horns & limbs broken
  • Chillies and toxins in eyes and rear
  • Stuffed like potatoes
  • Kept without food and water for days
  • Wounded and injured
  • Diseased

Every voiceless being

We provide daily nourishment to voiceless beings across India

  • Cows
  • Dogs
  • Camels
  • Horses
  • Donkeys
  • Monkeys
  • Pigs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Sheep
  • Hens
Mouths fed daily across our shelters
80,000+
Mouths fed daily across our shelters
Animal shelters, incl. at border outposts
48+
Animal shelters, incl. at border outposts
Non-milking, old cows and nandis
90%
Non-milking, old cows and nandis
Animal helpline, ambulances in 6 cities
24-hr
Animal helpline, ambulances in 6 cities

Serve

Contribute towards a Cause

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Feed a CowRecurring

Feed a Cow

Starting from

A$10

Feed a DogRecurring

Feed a Dog

Starting from

A$10

Treats of Gur and Mustard Oil

Treats of Gur and Mustard Oil

Starting from

A$15

Celebrate

Engage with Sacred Beings

Open your space to the subtle grace of divine beings.

  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries
  • Housewarmings
  • Weddings
  • Any special day

Karma Cycle

Giving works in a cycle. You contribute, the karma comes back to you.

  1. 1

    Contribute towards a Cause

    Feed a cow, treat a rescue, sponsor a shelter. Give once or every month.

  2. 2

    Receive Karma Points

    Every rupee is credited to your account as karma that never expires.

Choose your gaushala

Looking to donate to any of our specific gaushalas

Every gaushala has its own herd, its own people and its own daily needs. Choose exactly where your seva goes.

  • 48+Gaushalas
  • 17States
Browse all gaushalas
Rescued cattle at a Dhyan Foundation gaushala
Volunteers serving at a Dhyan Foundation animal centre

Shram Daan

Interested in volunteering at one of our animal centers

Shram Daan is seva given with your own hands. Pick a centre, pick a day, and spend it with the animals.

  • 48+Centres
  • 1 dayMinimum notice
Register to volunteer

For companies

Looking to contribute towards our activities with CSR

Partner with us on animal welfare, rural livelihoods and food distribution - with 80G compliance and reporting your board can audit.

Explore CSR partnershipsTalk to our CSR team
Corporate volunteers at a Dhyan Foundation initiative

Why donate with confidence

Trusted by Donors, Recognised by Law

See our key certificates issued by the Income Tax Department and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. For FCRA, PAN and other documents, reach out to us over info@dhyanfoundation.com and we will be happy to share it with you.

Bank transfer

Prefer to donate by bank transfer?

Use IMPS, NEFT, or RTGS from your bank and add your personal donation account. This personal account with our payments partner, Razorpay, allows us to reconcile your donation and issue a donation receipt.

View bank transfer account

FAQ

Questions about donating

I am a Non-resident Indian (NRI), can I donate?

Yes. NRIs who hold an Indian passport can donate from either their NRE or NRO accounts. Please reach out to info@dhyanfoundation.com if you have any questions or need help.

Can I see your 80G, 12AB and CSR registration certificates?

Yes. Dhyan Foundation holds 80G and 12AB approval from the Income Tax Department and is registered for CSR funding with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Each certificate opens as a PDF.

80G certificate12AB certificateCSR-1 certificate
Does Dhyan Foundation share 80G-compliant donation receipts?

Yes. Eligible Indian donors can request an 80G-compliant donation receipt by providing the required donor and PAN details during making a donation. Please reach out to info@dhyanfoundation.com if you have any additional questions on this or need help.

Can I donate via UPI or Credit Card?

Yes, you can donate via UPI, Credit Card, Netbanking and other online payment options.

Can I donate via bank transfer using IMPS, NEFT, or RTGS?

Yes. Open the bank-transfer section to view your personal donation account. Then use IMPS, NEFT, or RTGS from your bank and add this personal donation account. This personal account with our payments partner, Razorpay, allows us to reconcile your donation and issue a donation receipt. Please reach out to info@dhyanfoundation.com if you have any additional questions on this or need help.

Can I donate in foreign currency?

Yes. We are registered with Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) and can accept donations in non INR currencies from our international donors. Select your currency below to open the donation form with that currency selected. Fill the form and one of our volunteers will get in touch for next steps and share our bank account details. Please reach out to info@dhyanfoundation.com if you have any questions.

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Before you go

More about the work

Our sheltersLearn more about our GaushalasHow the gaushalas run day to day - the herds, the land, the people, and what it takes to keep a rescued cow alive and comfortable for the rest of its life. Read more In partnershipRead more about our association with BSFCattle intercepted at the border are handed to us by the Border Security Force. This is where those animals go, and how the two organisations work together. Read more