Ref: HYC198156 Cows have been revered as sacred animals in India from ancient times, with many goshalas throughout Karnataka. At every stage of human growth, it has been given a crucial role.
In Vedic tradition, a cow is referred to as Gou Maata, and it is not just an animal that gives us milk, but it is also venerated and given the dignity of a mother.
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