Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Shelter Sets Guinness Record With 3,295 Women
A shelter in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, has received a Guinness World Record.
It housed 3,295 women who did not have safe homes.
The shelter is run by an organization called Apna Ghar Ashram.
It helps people who are abandoned, sick, injured, elderly or living on the streets.
Some residents are brought from railway stations, roadsides, bus stands and temples.
The shelter gives them food, clothes, medicine, care and a place to live.
It also provides emotional support and help with rehabilitation.
The organization calls its residents “Prabhuji” to show respect and kindness.
The record highlights the shelter’s humanitarian work.
Maa Madhuri Brij Varis Sewa Sadan Apna Ghar Sanstha in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, set a Guinness World Record.
The shelter housed 3,295 female residents, making it the largest homeless shelter for females.
Apna Ghar Ashram supports abandoned, homeless, elderly, injured and mentally ill people.
Residents receive free shelter, food, clothing, medical treatment, nursing, psychological support and rehabilitation.
Founded by Dr B. M. Bhardwaj and Dr Madhuri Bhardwaj, the organization relies on donations and volunteers.
- Who
- Maa Madhuri Brij Varis Sewa Sadan Apna Ghar Sanstha, also known as Apna Ghar Ashram, founded by Dr B. M. Bhardwaj and Dr Madhuri Bhardwaj.
- What
- The organization received a Guinness World Record for operating the largest homeless shelter for females, with 3,295 residents.
- When
- The article does not specify when the record was awarded.
- Where
- Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- The recognition reflects the organization’s work providing shelter, care and rehabilitation to vulnerable people.
- Record
- Largest homeless shelter for females
- Residents
- 3,295 female residents
- Organization
- Maa Madhuri Brij Varis Sewa Sadan Apna Ghar Sanstha, also known as Apna Ghar Ashram
- Location
- Bharatpur, Rajasthan
- Services
- Shelter, food, clothing, medical treatment, medicines, nursing, psychological support and rehabilitation
- Support
- Donations and volunteers
- Founders
- Dr B. M. Bhardwaj and Dr Madhuri Bhardwaj