The history of Berry Goshala is closely linked with that of Shri Jai Ram Annanchetra Rishikesh because both are a century old and have been established around the same time. Maharaj Shri Jai Ram Brahmchari Ji practiced a hard penance in this village and performed many Yagyas. He was moved by the plight of the cows and inspired the people to start shelters for cows. But people paid no heed to his request.

The water of all the wells in the village had turned saline. It is said that when Jai Ram Maharaj drank this water it turned sweet. Witnessing this miracle the people fell at the feet of Maharaj Ji and asked for his forgiveness. Later on with the cooperation of the villagers one Panchayati Goshala was setup in the village. Today there are about 300 to 500 old and diseased cows. A committee has been setup to run and supervise the working of the Goshala.

With the help of the Shri Devendra Swarup Brahmchari Maharaji many barracks have been made here, a tube well has also been sunk and to bring the fodder for the cows, the Goshala also purchased tractor trolley. There is a good facility of drinking water and properly ventilated sheds for the cows.

His successor Shri Brahmswarup Brahmchari Ji paid special attention towards the Goshala. He has been giving ideas for the proper care of the cows and for their medical treatment. It is the result of his able and inspiring guidance that many rich people as far as from Calcutta have been sending donations for the maintenance of the Goshala .
 

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