The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, spoke to an audience in Indore on Wednesday about the special role of cows in Indian culture. He visited the Resham Kendra Gaushala and shared that cows are different from wild animals. “A cow can’t survive alone in the forest,” Yadav said. “It belongs in human communities, like a loving mother.”
Yadav explained that the state is boosting cow care in both shelters and private homes. At Resham Kendra, the number of cows has grown from about 600 a few years ago to 2,500 today. He highlighted the government’s support for cow‑rearing programmes, especially after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to revive traditional practices.
The visit coincided with Govardhan Puja, which Madhya Pradesh celebrates after Diwali. The festival honors Lord Krishna, who lifted Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from a storm. Devotees offer prayers, food, and respect to cows, believing this shows thanks to nature and faith.
Celebrations differ across the state. In Ujjain’s Badnawar, villagers lay on the ground as cows rolled over them in a ritual act called Gauri Pujan. In Harda district, cattle are gently guided over a small fire at houses—a practice thought to keep animals healthy all year.
Mohan Yadav’s message underlines one thing: in this part of India, cows remain cherished members of human families and cultural life.
Source: ianslive
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