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Religion
Traditional 'Gai Gohri' Cow Festival Observed in Dasai, Dhar on Diwali Padwa
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:01 PM
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On Diwali Padwa, residents of Dasai village in Dhar district celebrated the traditional Gai Gohri cow festival, during which a decorated herd walked over devotees lying on the ground after their wishes were fulfilled.
Dasai, a village in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, marked the Diwali Padwa holiday with the age‑old Gai Gohri cow festival. The celebration drew villagers who gathered to observe the ritual with reverence and enthusiasm.
As part of the custom, devotees who believed their prayers had been answered lay flat on the ground. A herd of cows, adorned with colorful decorations, was then led through the crowd, passing directly over the lying worshippers.
Locals say the practice dates back to the time of Lord Krishna, linking the event to ancient religious traditions of the region. The community views the procession as both a thanksgiving offering and a reaffirmation of cultural heritage.
The festival concluded with communal prayers and shared meals, reinforcing social bonds among the participants.
Organisers emphasized that the event remains a purely devotional gathering, free from commercial influences, and continues to attract villagers from surrounding areas each year.
As part of the custom, devotees who believed their prayers had been answered lay flat on the ground. A herd of cows, adorned with colorful decorations, was then led through the crowd, passing directly over the lying worshippers.
Locals say the practice dates back to the time of Lord Krishna, linking the event to ancient religious traditions of the region. The community views the procession as both a thanksgiving offering and a reaffirmation of cultural heritage.
The festival concluded with communal prayers and shared meals, reinforcing social bonds among the participants.
Organisers emphasized that the event remains a purely devotional gathering, free from commercial influences, and continues to attract villagers from surrounding areas each year.