Gai puja, Govardhan puja being observed today
Summary
Hindus across Nepal observe Gai Puja and Govardhan Puja during the fourth day of Tihar, honoring cows and oxen with rituals linked to Hindu mythology and agricultural significance.
Key Points
- The fourth day of Tihar sees Nepalese Hindus observing Gai Puja, Goru Puja, and Govardhan Puja.
- Devotees create replicas of cows and Govardhan Mountain using cow dung and ochre in courtyards and floors.
- Cows are offered sweets and the Janai Purnima sacred thread is tied around their tails as part of the rituals.
- The worship honors cows as sacred animals linked to the legend of Sri Krishna and recognizes oxen's importance in agriculture.
