The Temple &

Our Philosophy

The Veda Foundation Cow Sanctuary is a Hare Krishna temple and cow sanctuary located in the Ocala National Forest in DeLand, Florida, USA.

Nestled amid tranquil lakes and forest walks, it features guest houses, organic gardens, and a centre for cow protection — a safe, sacred home for Krishna’s beloved cows. Founded in 2018 by H.H. Bhakti Charu Swami as a humble offering to his spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Veda Foundation stands as a spiritual oasis in the heart of Florida. It offers a space for everyone to experience the science, culture, and joy of devotional life.

We provide authorized Vedic samskaras (life ceremonies), yagyas (fire sacrifices), delicious prasadam (sanctified food), catering services, and a community hall for special events. Our mission is rooted in compassion — to protect and nurture cows, inspire love and respect for them in society, and uphold the timeless principle of simple living and high thinking.

Sri Sri Gaur-Nitai

Sri Sri Gaur-Nitai are the merciful deities of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Gaura) and His eternal associate, Lord Nityananda (Nitai). Together, they embody the mood of divine compassion and joyous devotion. Lord Chaitanya is the incarnation of Lord Krishna in the age of Kali, who came to teach the chanting of the holy names of God. Lord Nityananda is His foremost companion and spiritual brother, spreading the same message of love and unity.
Worship of Sri Sri Gaur-Nitai brings spiritual happiness, purification of the heart, and a deep connection to the path of bhakti, or loving devotion to God.

Our Mission

At Veda Foundation Cow Sanctuary, we preserve, perpetuate, and share Vedic wisdom and culture for the benefit of all people. We aim to provide a sanctuary for cows by protecting and nurturing them, help society develop their love for cows, and establish the principles of Vedic Culture (simple living and high thinking) for future generations to pursue. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.