Inside Asia’s Largest Cow Hospital offering ICU, Chemotherapy for cows

As you travel down National Highway 65, just 8 kilometers from Nagaur towards Jodhpur, a striking sight draws your attention—vibrant hoardings announcing VIP stays for just ₹1 and meals starting at ₹25, never exceeding ₹100. But what lies beyond is far more astounding: Asia’s largest cow hospital, a sanctuary unlike any other.

This one-of-a-kind facility shelters over 2,500 cows, most of whom are accident survivors, cancer patients, or victims of infectious diseases—abandoned and left to die. Alongside them, 70 other injured or ill animals and birds find refuge here.

What truly sets this hospital apart is its dedicated ICU for cows, chemotherapy treatments for bovine cancer, and a compassionate, cost-free care model. Over 300 staff members and volunteers work around the clock—feeding, healing, and comforting animals, driven by service and spiritual commitment.

In a heartfelt conversation, Shrawan Sen, one of the sevaks, shared how this remarkable institution was founded in 2008 by Mahamandaleshwar Kushal Giri Maharaj, affectionately known as Boss. It all began with a single cow, Nanda Kamdhenu, whom Maharaj rescued from Desuri near Pali. That act of kindness evolved into a vast and vibrant hospital, dedicated to alleviating animal suffering.

Today, the hospital operates around 40 ambulances to rescue and transport injured animals. “Our sole mission,” says Sen, “is to save lives and reduce suffering.”

Beyond medical care, the hospital also serves as a center of education and spirituality. Visitors can explore a dedicated room showcasing a cow’s reproductive anatomy and preserved fetus, offering insight into bovine biology. Another room houses sacred texts and scriptures—Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, and more. Each day, people gather here to listen to discourses by Maharaj on life, dharma, and devotion.