Thejus

Cow and Calf

Cows are the most sacred animals to the Hindus. Hindus believe that all Gods and Goddesses live inside a Cow. Devout Hindus worship cow as their mother. In the Rig Veda, the cows figure frequently as symbols of wealth, and also in comparison with river goddesses. 
The Harivamsha depicts Lord Krishna as a cowherd. He is often described as Bala Gopala, "the child who protects the cows." Another of Krishna's names, Govinda, means "one who brings satisfaction to the cows." Other scriptures identify the cow as the "mother" of all civilization, its milk nurturing the population. The gift of a cow is applauded as the highest kind of gift as it signifies prosperity & wellness