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.





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