Mon, Oct 28
|Waller
Vasu Baras 2024
Celebrate the auspicious day spending time with cows and their calves and doing their pooja start the festival with Gau mata asheervaad . Gau pooja done by priest . Registration must required.
Time & Location
Oct 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Waller, 20303 Kickapoo Rd, Waller, TX 77484, USA
About the event
6 pm Gau pooja will start . Bring your own pooja thali .
Gauvatsa Dwadashi involves the worship of cows (referred to as "Gau" in Sanskrit and Hindi) and their calves. This festival is deeply rooted in Hindu traditions, where cows are revered as sacred animals due to their nurturing qualities and association with divinity, particularly with Lord Krishna, who is known for his love for cows.
Key Aspects of Gau Worship on Gauvatsa Dwadashi:
Purification and Decoration of Cows:
On this day, cows and their calves are bathed and decorated with flowers, garlands, turmeric, and vermilion (kumkum). Sometimes, their horns and hooves are also painted with bright colors to honor their significance.
Offerings to Cows: