Gopashtami: The beautiful festival in Kartik month that honours cows and their nourishing nature – Times of India
Gopashtami, the Hindu festival that worships and celebrates the holy cow, the one who nourishes all beings, is being celebrated in India on November 9, 2024. It is celebrated on the 8th day (Ashtami) of Kartik month according to the Hindu calendar and falls anywhere between October and November according to the Gregorian calendar.Gopashtami celebrates and highlights the sacredness of cows in Hinduism, and puts importance on the ideals of kindness and worship.The history of Gopashtami The history of Gopashtami is primarily linked to two topics - 1. The sacred nature of cows in Hinduism, and 2. The love for cows that Lord Krishna had, and the way he worshipped and adored them.According to legends and beliefs, Lord Krishna, while in Vrindavan, wanted to be a part of the Gopas, also called ‘Gw...