A decorated cow in the great Meenakshi temple, located in the city of Madurai, in the state Tamil Nadu, South India.
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Indeed, in Hindu culture and religion the cow is revered as the Goddess mother, a symbol of Ahimsa or nonviolence and of wealth and fortune.
In the Rig Veda (An ancient Indian collection of sacred Sanskrit Hymns,) the cow is identified with Aditi (the mother of Gods.)
Vegetarianism is encouraged.
“There is no sin in eating meat… but abstention brings great rewards.” (The Laws of Manu, V/56)
Cows were also considered appropriate as gifts for high caste Hindus or Brahmans and to kill a cow is equal to killing a Brahman.
“Among the cows, I am the wish giving Kama Dhenu” (Lord Krishna states in Bhagavad Gita: Chap 10 Verse 28)
Many Hindus are against the consumption of beef. Some Indian states have even passed laws which makes the slaughter of cows a serious offence.
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A wondrous painting of an elephant and a cow on the ceiling of the Madurai Meenakshi temple.
beautiful thanks for sharing!
Cows are GOD for Hindus..
Very well written Simi.. 🙂
yes di 🙂 Hindus worship cows, they are called Gau matta
awesomely written 🙂
Simi it is really good, the way you are explaining every thing.
Thank you Chamu.
simi i love how u put different stuffs from all over the world which is reality
tell me one thing u live in abroad then when did u last visit to india and did a tour where u clicked these amazing pics 🙂
Thanks Jalis. These pics were shot 2 yrs ago.
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