“Vasu Baras: How different research shows the importance of indigenous cow”, Organiser Weekly, October 16, 2025
“Cows are worshipped on Vasu Baras, the first day of Deepawali. Every Hindu worships cows as divinity, and we believe that cows rank highest among all living things in terms of the existence of the divine. Other names for this day include Nandini Vrat, Vasubaras, and Govatsa Ekadashi. It occurs on the twelfth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin, according to the Hindu calendar. A sign of riches, strength, abundance, selfless giving, and a prosperous life, the cow is highly respected in Bharatiya culture.
In a world of failing mental, physical, and social health, the indigenous cow offers several health benefits, which we will explore in detail.
Panchgavya Benefits of Indigenous (Desi) Cow
We get five things from Indigenous (Desi) cows: ghee, butter, dung, urine, and milk. Every component yields outstanding advantages for the environment and the health of all living things. Panchagavya is derived from the Sanskrit words “gavya,” which means cow, and “panch,” which means five. Cow dung. urine, milk, curd, and ghee are the primary components of Panchagavya. In addition to farmers themselves, many scientists produce diverse recipes. Some people combine all five of these ingredients with sugarcane, bananas, toddy juice, and water from a tender coconut to make Panchagavya. It is claimed that this mixture lessens the odor……..”
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