Archive · 4 Sep 2026
German Woman Runs Mathura Home for 2,500 Rescued Cows
Sudevi was born in Germany.
She came to India when she was 20 years old.
She found a purpose in helping animals.
She now runs a home in Mathura for more than 2,500 rescued cows.
The cows are animals that need care and protection.
Sudevi has devoted her life to serving them.
In 2019, India gave her the Padma Shri award.
The award recognized her work in social service and animal welfare.
Sudevi was born in Germany and came to India at age 20.
She established and runs a home for more than 2,500 rescued cows in Mathura.
Sudevi dedicated her life to serving animals that cannot speak for themselves.
She received the Padma Shri in 2019 for social work and animal welfare.
Her journey is presented as an example of lifelong commitment to animal welfare.
- Who
- Sudevi, a woman born in Germany, who came to India at age 20.
- What
- She runs a home for more than 2,500 rescued cows.
- When
- She came to India at age 20 and received the Padma Shri in 2019.
- Where
- Mathura, India.
- Why
- She found her life’s purpose in serving rescued cows and animals that cannot speak for themselves.
- Founder and caretaker
- Sudevi
- Country of birth
- Germany
- Age when she came to India
- 20
- Location of cow home
- Mathura, India
- Animals cared for
- More than 2,500 rescued cows
- Award
- Padma Shri
- Award year
- 2019
- Award recognition
- Social work and animal welfare