Gomatha importance

Cow is worshiped as sacred animal by Hindus. Worshiping Gomatha is considered Auspicious by Hindus,Gomatha is also called as Kamadhenu.There is nothing that is more sacred or sanctifying than cows.The Gomatha as the name says She plays the role of a mother giving enlightment of Truth, Wisdom and Prosperity. One who adores and does puja is granted all the desires and has the blessings of the three main Goddesses Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswathi.

The Atharva Veda says the cow’s body represents various devas and other divine beings. The Mahabharata, Harivamsa Purana, Manu Smriti and other literature eulogise the cow. In short, Lord Krishna is referred to as Go-pala – sustainer of the cow, and Govinda, who brings satisfaction to the cow.

Cow And Its Divine Energies :

Body Part		Name of Deva
1. Right Eye		Sun
2. Left Eye		Moon
3. Right Nostril		Mitra
4. Left Nostril		Varuna
5. Forehead		Siva
6. Above Forehead		Kubera - The lord of North & Wealth
7. Right Horn		Jaya
8. Left Horn		Vijaya
9. Right Ear		Budha (Mercury)
10. Left Ear		Bhruhaspati (Jupiter)
11. Throat		Saraswathi - Goddess of Wisdom & Speech
12. Upper part of Throat		Vageeshwari - The vocal Speech
13. Lower part of Throat		Nakuli Vageeshwari - Subtle Speech
14. Right Thigh		Bhairav – Time as witness
15. Left Thigh		Hanuman
16. Right Heel to Ankle		Meru of the East
17. Left Heel to Ankle		Ameru of the West
18. Heart		Vishnu
19. Hump		Brahma - The creator
20. Stomach		Agni
21. Below Stomach		Bhoodevi - Goddess of Earth
22. Udder		Amrithasagar (Ocean of Immortality)
23. Above Udder Hierarchy		(Kumaras, Seven Seers and Naradha)
24. Tip of the Spine		Parvathi (Sakthi)
25. Hind		Sridevi - Goddess of Wealth
26. Below Hind		The celestial sacred waters (Rivers)
27. Tail		Serpent of Time
28. Right Thigh		Divine Path
29. Left Thigh		Path of Pitris
30. Right Leg		From South Pole Heel to Ankle
31. Left Leg		From North Pole Heel to Ankle
32 Teats Front Right Front Left Back Right Back Left		Rig Veda Yejur Veda Sama Veda Adharva Veda
33. Four Hooves Front Right Front Left Back Right Back Left		Existence Awareness Thought Action

Many People Worship cows in temples, even in streets ,they apply Kumkum Turmeric on the cows forehead. This kind of worship can be seen in all parts of india (Particularly in South India).

Goshala :

Goshala means form of protecting cows in an shelter. Now a days some temples are maintaining this goshalas And devotees also donate some amount of money for its Maintainence.