According to the Chinese horoscope calendar this is the year of the Ox. Cows will play a central role in India this year. Millions of Hindus believe that cow is a sacred animal. And most of them also believe that cow is the “Mother” of all civilization.
This status to the cow was given around 5000 years back by lord Krishna; he manifested himself as “Govinda” or the one who protects cows. Today, farmer in India continue the same tradition of worshipping the cow.
They do not treat them as cows or bullock. Agriculturist gives them the highest respect. The cows which give milk are revered as mother. In entire Tamil Nadu this type of worshipping is followed.
In most of the southern state, a bull taming event is organized as thanksgiving ceremony for the animals. Jallikattu is the game played during traditional New Year but now it is banned due to cruelty towards them.
During the traditional New Year, one day is celebrated as “Mattu Pongal”. During which cows are decorated with jewels and painted in colors considered sacred. They are fed jaggery made from sugarcane and sweetmeats.
Offering cows to newly-wed couple is considered to be the best gift in rural India. Everyone believes that it brings good luck to them.
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