USEFULL INFORMATION On Thursday, Vagh Baras and Dhanteras, on this day, along with Lakshmi-Dhanvantari, cow worship should also be done.

Thursday, November 12 means today Govast Baras i.e. Waghbaras or Gauvatsadvadashi festival will be celebrated.  Dhanteras will also be celebrated on this day.  Also worship the cow and her calf with Dhanvantari and Lakshmiji on Thursday.  Govast Baras is a day to show faith in cows.  The astrologer of Ujjain, Pt.  According to Manish Sharma, cows are considered to be the abode of all gods and goddesses.

 In Hinduism, animals are also given the same respect as gods and goddesses.  Elephants, cows, squirrels, monkeys, lions, rats, peacocks, etc. are the vehicles of some deity.  In all this, the importance of cow is many times

Gaumata is especially dear to Lord Krishna: –

 Lord Krishna received special love from Gaumata.  He also reared and supervised cows in Vrindavan for many years.  That is why Lord Krishna also has a name Gopal.  Gopal means one who keeps cows.  Along with Lord Krishna, the idol of Gaumata should also be worshiped.

 Panchgavya is healthy: –

 Not only cow’s milk, ghee made from milk, yoghurt and cow’s urine, dung are also rich in medicinal properties.  Panchgavya which is made by mixing cow’s milk, curd, ghee, cow urine and dung together.  This panchagavya is healthful.  It can be taken with the advice of a specialist doctor.

The cow should be given bread daily:

 At least one loaf of bread should be taken out for the cow every morning and evening.  Those who follow this tradition have the special grace of Anna Devi Annapurna in their home.

 Wealth should be donated to a cowshed: –

 Raising cows is not possible for everyone these days.  Even Gaudan can’t do it all.  In such a situation, according to one’s ability, one should donate money to a cowshed.  Any cow should be fed green grass.  Homemade bread can be fed.  Be careful not to feed the cow stale bread.