Unique Tradition in Gaya: Every Cow Has a Kundali Like Humans at This Gaushala
This cowshed is home to 170 Gir cows, and each of their birth charts is meticulously crafted. The primary reason behind creating these kundlis is religious significance and the association with their medicinal properties.
Gaya: In a remarkable and unique tradition, a cowshed in Gaya, Bihar, is known for creating birth charts, or "kundlis," for cows, much like those made for humans. This unusual practice may sound strange, but it is entirely true. At the Radha Krishna Vedic Gir Cowshed in the village of Matihani, located about 20 kilometers from Gaya's headquarters, every newborn calf has its birth chart prepared by an astrologer.
This cowshed is home to 170 Gir cows, and each of their birth charts is meticulously crafted. The primary reason behind creating these kundlis is religious significance and the association with their medicinal properties.
The process starts as soon as a Gir calf is born. An astrologer determines the exact nakshatra (lunar mansion) of its birth. According to religious beliefs, the nakshatra in which a cow is born is crucial. It is said that during the mythological churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), the goddess Lakshmi appeared with a cow under a specific nakshatra. If a Gir cow is born under this auspicious nakshatra, it is deemed worthy of being kept in a temple and is believed to embody the presence of all deities.
This practice underscores the deep spiritual and cultural significance of cows in the region. The cows at Radha Krishna Vedic Gir Cowshed are revered not only for their religious importance but also for their Panchgavya (five cow products) medicinal properties, which are highly valued in Ayurvedic medicine.
This unique tradition highlights the blend of spirituality, culture, and traditional knowledge in rural India, where even animals are accorded a revered status, and their lives are intertwined with religious and medicinal practices.