Jaipur, June 11: A three-day Gau Katha commenced on Thursday at Surabhi Bhawan of Shri Pinjrapole Gaushala in Sanganer, Jaipur, to support the second phase of the nationwide Gau Mata Samman Ahvaan Abhiyan aimed at securing the status of "Rashtra Mata" (National Mother) for the cow.
Organized under the aegis of Kamdhenu Gau Bhakt Mahila Mandal, Jaipur, the event began with a grand Kalash Yatra featuring devotees and women carrying ceremonial pots on their heads while singing devotional songs. The procession was accompanied by Gau Mata and traditional music.
The inaugural session witnessed the presence of several prominent saints and spiritual leaders, including Brahm Peethadheeshwar Sant Ramratandas Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Harishankardas Vedanti, Mahamandaleshwar Manohardas Maharaj and other revered saints. Vyas Pujan and Gau Mata Pujan rituals were performed before the commencement of the discourse.
The Gau Katha is being narrated by Gwal Sant Gopal Maharaj, founder of Shri Gopal Parivar and pioneer of the Gau, Environment and Spiritual Awareness Padayatra. Addressing devotees, he emphasized the spiritual significance of cows in Sanatan culture and called for stronger efforts toward cow protection and welfare across the country.
According to Gau Sevak and campaign coordinator Bhanu Gautam, the Katha will continue until June 13, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily. Saints from different parts of Rajasthan will guide devotees on cow conservation, promotion of indigenous cattle and the objectives of the nationwide awareness campaign.
The organizers stated that the event aims to transform Gau Seva into a mass movement, generate greater public awareness about cow protection and strengthen the demand for granting Gau Mata the status of Rashtra Mata. :::