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By serving cow, planetary defects, Pitrudosh and Vaastu defects are also benefited.
Samira Vishwas | April 10, 2026 2:24 AM CST

New Delhi: Cow has been given a special place in Indian culture and religious texts. According to astrology and Puranas, service and worship of cow not only brings virtue but also provides relief from many obstacles and defects in life.

It is told in the scriptures that the beliefs to cow are not limited to faith only, but it is also considered very influential from astrological point of view. Many planetary defects and negative effects can be reduced by serving and feeding the cow.

Importance of cow in Puranas

In Shivpuran and Skandapuran, service and donation of cow has been described as extremely virtuous. According to these texts, a person who serves a cow gets freedom from the fear of Yamraj. Therefore, cow service is considered important for happiness and peace in life.

Auspicious significance of twilight

According to religious beliefs, the time when cows return home after grazing is called twilight time. This time is considered best for all auspicious and auspicious works. It is believed that work done at this time is successful.

Helpful in getting rid of planetary defects

According to astrology, if Venus is weak or debilitated in a person’s horoscope, then feeding bread to a white cow reduces the Venus defect.

At the same time, when Sun, Moon, Mars or Venus is in conjunction with Rahu, Pitra Dosh is formed, due to which many problems arise in life. In this situation, feeding roti, jaggery or fodder to the cow regularly reduces the effect of Pitradosh.

Vaastu defects also get removed

It is believed that the presence and service of the cow also removes the Vaastu defects of the house. Cow is considered a source of positive energy, which makes the environment pure and balanced.

Auspicious signs and beliefs

If while going for some auspicious work, you see a cow feeding milk to its calf, then it is considered a sign of success. At the same time, if a cow comes in front of you on the way, it is considered auspicious to let it pass from your right side.

Importance of cow products

Cow’s milk and ghee are considered life enhancers. In the scriptures, cow ghee has been called ‘Aayu Ghritam’, which is beneficial for health and longevity. Therefore, use of cow ghee and worship of cow is considered especially fruitful.


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