Hindus all over the world revere and worship cows. Why they treat these seemingly unremarkable animals well?

In India, cows are considered a manifestation of the Goddess of Motherhood and Fertility. Therefore, they are treated as sacred animals, giving life-saving milk. Hindus perceive it as a divine gift or holy offering. In India, the cow is a holy image of the mother, revered as a symbol of the divine generosity of the earth.

Lord Krishna, one of the most revered Hindu deities, is believed that he grew up in the countryside as a cowherd. He is often depicted playing the flute, surrounded by dancing milkmaids and cows.

Some of the other names of Lord Krishna are "Govinda" and "Gopala" which means "protector and friend of cows". Therefore, the feeding of these animals in India is highly encouraged and supported.

In addition, for Hindus, cows have not only religious, but also practical significance. These useful animals are also a source of fuel. For this purpose, cow dung is used. Rich in methane, it generates heat and electricity. Residents of many rural houses in India are specially coated with cow dung to protect the walls from extreme temperatures. In addition, manure is an ideal fertilizer that started the organic farming movement in India.

In Hinduism, many people follow a vegetarian lifestyle and do not eat meat. Cows provide milk, which is an important food source for vegetarians in India. Milk is also used in various religious rituals and culinary preparations.

In this country, cows are protected by law. There are severe penalties for killing them. In some states, the intentional killing of this animal is punishable by 10 years to life in prison.