Animals, especially cows, have been traditionally considered sacred in the Hindu culture and have symbolic significance as the vehicle of gods. They are believed to have great connection with the gods and occupy
great importance in Indian myths, with some temples devoted just for
their worship. Cows have always remained at the top
of the holy animal hierarchy and are respected as "Go matha" or mother
cow, who fulfills all the needs of her children; a gift of the gods.
'Gopujas' are also performed in various parts of India during festival
seasons to worship cows. Recently, with an additional eye on its forehead, a cow in Tamil Nadu
has been born with three eyes and has risen not only as a holy cow, but
as the incarnation of Lord Shiva, who is depicted with three eyes. The three-eyed calf, born in the house of Rajesh from Kolathur village of Tamil Nadu is hailed as the "miracle calf"...more
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Issues of concern to people who live in the west: property rights, water rights, endangered species, livestock grazing, energy production, wilderness and western agriculture. Plus a few items on western history, western literature and the sport of rodeo... Frank DuBois served as the NM Secretary of Agriculture from 1988 to 2003. DuBois is a former legislative assistant to a U.S. Senator, a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Interior, and is the founder of the DuBois Rodeo Scholarship.
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