are oxen sacred in india?
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Q: Have Hindus always considered the cow sacred? A: No. In ancient India, cattle and oxen were sacrificed to the gods and the meat was eaten. But even then, milk-producing cows were off-limits, likely because their milk was so precious as a food source.
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The cow is a holy animal for Hindus, with religious zealots ready to take on anyone harming the divine creature. But the growing number of stray cows is proving to be a bane for both Indians and their bovine gods. ... In ancient Hindu texts, the cow appears as "Kamdhenu" or the divine cow, which fulfils all desires.
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Cows and sheep, on the other hand, do not seek out clays as a food. Their digestive system is also different from hogs. Therefore, as long as the clays are not in their food (such as in their feed troughs), it is not a danger to them.
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In Southeast Asia, white elephants are considered omens of good fortune and political change in Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia. ... Indeed, the Hindu God Ganesh has the body of a man but the head of an elephant; hence he is both the symbol for power and authority.
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['Gamha Purnima. Gamha Purnima is a festival in honor of the sacred cow, which is celebrated on the full moon of the Shraavana, the fifth month of the Hindu year. ... ', 'Magh Purnima. ... ', 'Guru Purnima. ... ', 'Jhulan Purnima.']
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Overall, India consumes the least amount of meat per capita. Hindus who do eat meat, often distinguish all other meat from beef. The respect for cow is part of Hindu belief, and most Hindus avoid meat sourced from cow as cows are treated as a motherly giving animal, considered as another member of the family.
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For many Hindus, who make up nearly 80 percent of India's 1.3 billion strong population, the cow is a sacred animal. In Hindu mythology, the animal is depicted as accompanying several gods, like Shiva, who rides on his bull Nandi, or Krishna, the cowherd god.
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The Apis bull was an important sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians.
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Sacred Thai cow | Cows are not sacred in Thailand but they s…
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They are depicted along with many Hindu gods and goddesses in sculpture and painting. In the pre-historic period, seven species resided in India. The number has decreased to three primary species. The mugger (or marsh) crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) is found in lakes and rivers throughout the country.
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The Hukamnama (edict or clarification), issued by Akal Takht Jathedar (head priest or head caretaker) Sadhu Singh Bhaura dated February 15, 1980, states that eating meat does not go against the code of conduct (Kurehit) of the Sikhs; Amritdhari Sikhs can eat meat as long as it is Jhatka meat.
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Theravada. In the modern world, attitudes toward vegetarianism vary by location. In Sri Lanka and the Theravada countries of South East Asia, monks are obliged by the vinaya to accept almost any food that is offered to them, including meat, unless they suspect the meat was slaughtered specifically for them.
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This festival is considered to be of great importance as it shows reverence to Yama, the god of death, and animals including crow, dog, cow and ox, which maintain a close relationship with humans. The first day of Yamapanchak, Kaag Tihar (worship of crows) is celebrated today by offering sweets and food to the birds.
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Cows are treated as holy animals and are worshipped in India. ... Wherever cows or buffalos are used for commercial milking, the milk is extracted forcefully. At some places this is done manually while at others, it is done through machines. However, in ancient India this was not the case.
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The answer to your Sikh question is yes, if they want to; if the animal is killed according to code (similar to “kosher” for Jewish dietary rules, but pork is not disallowed). “In Sikhism, only lacto-vegetarian food is served in the Gurdwara (Sikh temple) but Sikhs are not bound to be meat-free.
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The elephant is considered a national animal in Laos for a very long time. For years, it has been the symbol of prosperity and represents the strength of the nation. In Laos, people pay their respect for this special animal through festivals and ceremonies.
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Many Tibetan Buddhists eat meat. The Himalayas are not fertile ground for much agriculture and, although the monks don't kill the animal or break an egg, they eat the flesh or the cooked egg.