Diwali 2024: Why Do We Praise Cow On Govardhan Puja?

Cows are praised during Govardhan Puja because they are considered sacred animals in Hinduism and are associated with many positive qualities:

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Mother Earth: Cows represent Mother Earth and are a source of goodness.

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Govardhana Puja highlights Lord Krishna's love towards His devotees. Worshipping the cows is an important part of this festival.

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Protection from negative energies: Cows are believed to protect people from ill-will and negative energies.

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Home to gods and goddesses: Vedic scripture states that the bodies of cows are divine and holy because they are home to all the demigods and demigoddesses.

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Krishna's protector: Krishna is often depicted as the protector of cows and is said to have a deep affection for them.

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Devotees make effigies of Lord Krishna using cow dung because it is believed that the Goddess of wealth Lakshmi resides in cow dung.

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