Rescue Ma is working at the grass root level meeting with farmers & SHGs(Self Help Groups) to spread awareness about the ill-practices that are currently prevalent in our society with respect to animals & cows in particular. Instead of focusing solely on milk, we need to start utilizing cow manure & cow urine which can […]
In a country where 50% of the population depends directly or indirectly upon agriculture; whose late revered bharat ratna PM Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the slogan, “Jai Jawaan, Jai Kisaan”, farming is probably the only profession where the farmer doesn’t want his son/daughter to become a farmer. You can become anybody; can do anything but […]
“Gomaye vasate Lakshmi” which literally means… Goddess Lakshmi who is the goddess of wealth & prosperity resides in cow dung. Lighting diyas made of cow dung on Diwali is therefore not only symbolic but shall also enhance the effectiveness of one’s prayers. In addition, Gomaye diyas are compostable & can be reused as excellent manure […]
Govardhan puja or Annakut is celebrated on the first lunar day ofShukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Hindu calendar month ofKartik, which is the next day of Deepawali, the festival of lights. According to the Bhagavata Purana, forest-dwelling cowherds livingclose to Govardhan mount used to celebrate the autumn season by paying respect to Indra, the […]
Green fodder is the primary source of nutrients to the cattle & so it is very important to ensure its availability round the year. Depending on the season, multi-cut variety of maize, barley, sorghum are cultivated in summer & rainy seasons, whereas berseem, oats, mustard are grown during winter & spring seasons. First we need […]
Cow manure has a special place in Vedic Hindu tradition. Cakes made from cow manure are ideal for fire sacrifices and for various ceremonial rituals. The smoke of cow manure clears the air of germs creating a pure and holy atmosphere. Cow manure also acts as an excellent insect & mosquito repellent & is much […]
In ‘Rescue Ma’, our aim is to provide sustainable solutions to stray cattle problem. In addition to finding permanent solutions, we realized that we would need some interim measures to provide immediate relief to these strays. After much deliberation, we decided to make some kind of troughs where we can provide food & water to […]
A well known verse from Mahabharata which means –“Donation of cows is superior to all other types of donations. Cows are supreme and sacred.” Cow is the only animal on this planet that gives us different invaluable things her entire life; cow’s milk has been proven to be the best super-food on earth that can […]
A week back, I saw one feeble looking cow sitting alongside the road; not sensing anything, I just passed. Next day, I saw that cow again; sitting in an uncomfortable position on the same spot. Realizing that something was wrong, I stopped my car to check on her. After scanning her, I realized that the […]
Slowly but surely we are discovering the side effects of chemical based fertilizers & insecticides on our food & water. Being eco-friendly is no more a choice but the need of the hour. At Nirvi Gau Sadan, we make vermicompost using cow dung in our own farm in scientifically designed compost pits. Another important ingredient […]