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Go-puja means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: archive.org: South Indian FestivitiesGo-puja (“cow worship”).—The day next to Sankranti is set apart for the worship of cows. The festival is given the name of ‘Mattu-Pongal’ from the custom of cooking pongal for the cows to feed on. Cattle form the chief asset of anagriculturist and consequently it is but proper that their services during theyear are recognised. Hence a small portion of the year’s produce is utilised to feed them. This is perhaps the simplest explanation that can be given for the origin of the custom.
There is an Indian proverb which says that the joys of the world do not exist for one without wealth, and cattle formed the wealth of the primitive inhabitants of the globe. Hence the sages of old have in their profound wisdom laid it down that the worship of the bulls and cows once a year at least is necessary to be free from want, disease and sin.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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