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Cows were worshipped at various places in the valley

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Cow Puja was performed at various places in the valley

Kathmandu. Cow worship is performed in various places including Pashupati area of Kathmandu Valley. The third day of Yamapanchak i. e. Tihar is celebrated by worshiping cows on Monday.

According to Hindu scriptures, there is a tradition of worshiping the cow as a mother cow with the religious belief that all the gods and goddesses reside in the cow. Since the cow is considered to be a symbol of Lakshmi, it is worshiped with reverence by offering garlands, tika and various delicacies.

Milk, curd, ghee to cow dung and Panchagavya have been used religiously and culturally due to the contribution of cows to human sustenance.

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