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Daily Life In Kashmir

A cow rests as herds of cows graze across open green fields in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on June 3, 2026. In Hinduism, the cow is revered as ''Gau Mata,'' symbolizing motherhood, selfless giving, and non-violence. It is associated with Lord Krishna and features in festivals like Gopashtami and Govardhan Puja. Cow dung and urine are used in traditional rituals and Ayurveda. For many rural households, cattle provide milk, dairy products, organic manure, and draft power for farming. India is the world's largest producer of milk, with the dairy sector contributing over 5% to GDP and supporting more than 80 million farmers, most of whom are small and marginal. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13779601
Date Taken	3 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto

cow cows grazing green fields Sopore Jammu and Kashmir India Hinduism Gau Mata motherhood selfless giving non-violence Lord Krishna Gopashtami Govardhan Puja cow dung urine traditional rituals Ayurveda milk dairy products organic manure draft power farming milk production dairy sector GDP farmers Nasir Kachroo