Are cows sacred in India

Answer 1

Indians consume milk on a daily basis, and the cow as a provider of milk, is equated to one's mother (hence the expression Gomäta = mother cow). Traditionally, Indians had cows in every household. They were part of the family, with names and personalities. Just like one would not hurt/eat their pets, the Indians did not hurt the cows and respected them. The cow has a special role in the Hindu mythologies; Kamadhenu is a wish-fulfilling cow. A cow is also depicted as vehicle of several deities. Many social reform movements in India (Jainism, Buddhism, the Bhakti Movement, Gandhi's non-violent movement) advocated non-violence, and no cruelty to animals. So in India, other animals also (like elephants, mice, monkeys) are considered holy. That said, many ethnic communities do eat beef in India. The cow meat is consumed by Roman Catholics, Anglo-Indians, and several other non-Brahmin Hindu communities. However Slaughter of the cows is banned in several states keeping in view the sentiments of Hindu religion.

Answer 2

Yes. Cows are sacred in India because this is one animal whose every product of giving is useful for the human life, in his day to day living.

The Milk, the milk products, the progenies (Bullocks) as a poor man's utility animal for agriculture or carting, the Urine as a medicine or pesticide, the Gobar (refuse) as an organic fertiliser and even after its death the Skin as leather - every thing is believed to be of highest quality and usefulness.

That is why Cow is worshipped and respected as sacred.

Answer 3

The answer is a cow.

There are many animals who are considered sacred in India. Snakes, rats and cows are some of them.
If you mean India, the answer is rats, cattle, monkeys, etc. The Hindus believe that when they die they are reincarnated as animals, depending on the shape of their karma.

Answer 4

Cow:

The cow / bull occupy a special place in Hindu culture. The reverence of the animal has been one of the central themes of Hinduism, since ancient times. The animal is equated to one's mother (hence the expression 'Gaumata'. In Hindu mythology, Kamadhenu, the wish-fulfilling celestial cow, is said to be the mother of all Gods. It is believed that she could grant any wish for the true seeker.

Cow is most commonly associated with Lord Krishna, who is usually depicted as a cowherd. Lord Krishna is also known as Gopala, literally meaning "the protector of cows". The cow is also associated with Lord Shiva, whose vahana (divine vehicle) is a white bull, Nandi. A statue of Nandi is usually seen facing the main shrine in every Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Mattu Pongal (the third day of the harvest festival 'Pongal' in Tamilnadu) is the cattle Thanksgiving. People decorate and worship their cattle on this day.

Answer 5

They have Tigers and Elephants

Answer 6

The cow.

Answer 7

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