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Agriculture
Mahamandaleshwar Someshwar Giri flags falling numbers of native cows at Govardhan Puja
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:31 PM
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During Govardhan Puja in Jodhpur, Mahamandaleshwar Someshwar Giri highlighted the sharp decline of indigenous cattle and urged the community to protect native breeds.
On the festive day of Govardhan Puja in Jodhpur, senior Hindu monk Mahamandaleshwar Someshwar Giri addressed the gathering, drawing attention to the alarming reduction in the population of indigenous cattle across Rajasthan.
Giri warned that native breeds, traditionally valued for their resilience and adaptability, are now dwindling to numbers barely comparable to that of cross‑bred or foreign varieties. He linked this trend to changing agricultural practices and a lack of concerted conservation efforts.
Emphasising the multiple benefits of native cows, the monk highlighted the medicinal properties of cow dung, the nutritional richness of their milk, and the cultural importance of preserving the breed for future generations. He called on devotees, farmers, and local authorities to initiate coordinated measures to safeguard these animals.
The appeal was received with applause, and several local NGOs pledged to support initiatives aimed at breeding and protecting indigenous cattle in the region.
Giri warned that native breeds, traditionally valued for their resilience and adaptability, are now dwindling to numbers barely comparable to that of cross‑bred or foreign varieties. He linked this trend to changing agricultural practices and a lack of concerted conservation efforts.
Emphasising the multiple benefits of native cows, the monk highlighted the medicinal properties of cow dung, the nutritional richness of their milk, and the cultural importance of preserving the breed for future generations. He called on devotees, farmers, and local authorities to initiate coordinated measures to safeguard these animals.
The appeal was received with applause, and several local NGOs pledged to support initiatives aimed at breeding and protecting indigenous cattle in the region.