Cow has a special place in our culture, the tradition of cow service is linked to the prosperity of agriculture and rural life: Chief Minister

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai along with his wife worshipped Mother Cow and prayed for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state.

Raipur, November 10, 2026/ On the auspicious occasion of Govardhan Puja today, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, along with his wife Smt. Kaushalya Sai, performed the ritualistic worship of Mother Cow at his residence in Bagiya, Jashpur district. Chief Minister Shri Sai worshipped Mother Cow by applying Tilak to her and received her blessings. He prayed to Lord Krishna and Mother Cow for a happy, prosperous and happy life for the people of the state and wished that the fields and barns of the state always remain full of wealth and grains.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai, while wishing the people of the state on the occasion of Govardhan Puja, said that this festival symbolizes reverence and gratitude for nature, cattle and agricultural life in our eternal culture. The message of conservation of nature, compassion for animals and collective welfare that Lord Krishna gave through the Govardhan Leela is equally relevant today.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the cow holds a revered place in Indian culture. Cattle have been an integral part of our agricultural tradition and rural economy. Cow service is not only a reflection of our religious beliefs, but also an expression of our cultural consciousness of sensitivity and conservation towards nature and all living creatures.

The Chief Minister said that the festival of Govardhan Puja reminds us that the prosperity of human life lies in balance and coexistence with nature. The mythological story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan mountain to protect the people of Braj and the cattle inspires unity, mutual cooperation, and public welfare in times of crisis.

Chief Minister Shri Sai prayed to Lord Krishna and Mother Cow that with their blessings every family of Chhattisgarh remains happy and prosperous, farmers' fields get abundant crops and the state continues to move forward on the path of progress and prosperity.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Chhattisgarh's folk culture also has a deep faith in cattle, farming, and nature. The Gaura-Gauri festival, celebrated alongside Govardhan Puja, is a living example of our rich folk traditions and social unity. Such festivals not only pass on our cultural heritage from generation to generation but also keep society connected to its roots.