A new “goshala” of the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple to house and maintain cows donated by the devotees is coming up on a spacious area in Srirangam.
Construction of the goshala, which is to have three sheds, is under way on a portion of land belonging to the Srirangam temple. At present, the goshala functions inside the sprawling temple complex.
The new facility being established at a cost of ₹2.5 crore using temple funds will be in a position to accommodate 150 cows, say temple authorities. Adjoining the upcoming goshala are separate rooms which are being constructed simultaneously to examine the health condition of animals by the veterinarian and for storing fodder. The new goshala will be equipped with facilities, including pipelines, required for the day-to-day maintenance of the cows.
