Cow worship observed nationwide today on fourth day of Tihar

The fourth day of Tihar under Yamapanchak is being observed today as Gai Tihar, with cows worshipped across the country. Households are performing special worship of cows and feeding them delicious dishes.

In Hindu tradition, the cow is worshipped as a sacred animal. Since the Vedic era, the cow has been considered sacred and honored and worshipped as the "Gaumata" (cow mother).

The milk given by the cow is considered as nutritious as a mother's milk, which is why the cow is given special importance.

Today is Aunsi of the dark fortnight of Kartik. During Tihar, the second-biggest Hindu festival, Laxmi Puja was performed on Sunday evening, and cow worship is being observed today.