Viral Video Shows Toy Cow Replaced By 'Gau Mata' During House Warming Rituals, Netizens Say, 'Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions!'

In a heartwarming yet amusing twist on tradition, a viral video shows a Hindu family using a toy cow instead of a real one during their Grah Pravesh (housewarming) ceremony. The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, captures the family performing their rituals surrounded by pandits, and instead of a live cow, a remote-controlled toy cow makes its grand entrance.

The video begins with the family gathered for the pooja when a man gently places the small toy cow on the floor. As the toy begins to walk, thanks to its battery or remote-control mechanism, it mimics the traditional ritual of a ‘Gau Mata’ entering the new house, a symbolic act believed to bring prosperity and positivity to the home.

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Unable to find or bring a real cow into their apartment premises, the family opted for this innovative and eco-friendly alternative. Social media users were quick to react to the video. The user wrote on X, "Times change, but faith finds its way. As bringing a real cow into an apartment becomes tough, people are turning to creative solutions — like this adorable toy cow for the housewarming ritual!"

Another user wrote, "Unable to find a real Gau Mata for their Grah Pravesh, this Hindu family chose a toy cow instead. Only Hindus can beautifully adapt traditions to circumstances, preserving faith, spirit, and symbolism even in modern times."

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