This Pitru Paksha, Honor Your Ancestors by Feeding Old & Injured Cows

Pitru Paksha Daan

Pitru Paksha is one of the most sacred times in Hindu tradition. It is a 16-day period when families remember and honor their ancestors with prayers, offerings, and good deeds. It is believed that during this time, our ancestors visit the earth to bless their family members. To show respect and gratitude, people perform various acts of charity, and one of the most powerful ways to do so is by feeding cows.

This year, you have the chance to do something deeply meaningful. By supporting Doon Animal Welfare Trust in Dehradun, you can feed old, injured cows and bulls who are in desperate need of care. Your donation will not only serve the cows but will also honor your ancestors in the purest way.

1. Spiritual Importance of Cows in Hinduism

In Hindu culture, the cow is considered a sacred being. She is often called “Gau Mata”, the universal mother. Just as a mother nourishes her children without expecting anything in return, cows too provide us with milk and countless other gifts selflessly.

Cows are also a symbol of fertility, kindness, and abundance. Ancient scriptures state that serving a cow or donating for her welfare is among the highest forms of charity. This is because cows sustain life, not only for humans but also for other living beings.

During Pitru Paksha, donating for cows carries an even deeper meaning. It is believed that feeding cows in this period helps our ancestors find peace in the afterlife. According to scriptures, cows help souls cross the Vaitarani River, the cosmic river that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead. By supporting a cow during Pitru Paksha, you are not just doing a good deed—you are also creating a path of light and liberation for your ancestors.

2. We are caring for 2000+ old & Injured Cows

Every day, many old, injured, and abandoned cows are rescued and brought to Doon Animal Welfare Trust. Some are victims of road accidents, while others have been left alone after they became too weak to work or produce milk. Many of them arrive in a very poor condition, in need of food, shelter, and medicines.

At Doon Animal Welfare Trust, these cows are given a second chance at life. They are housed in a safe cowshed, provided with regular meals, and treated whenever they fall sick. With more than 2000 cows and bulls under care, the organization carries a huge responsibility. From arranging fodder to buying medicines and providing shelter, everything requires continuous support.

Your donation during Pitru Paksha will directly help provide food to these cows. It will also ensure that sick and injured cows receive timely treatment. Every little contribution counts and makes their lives more comfortable.

3. Why Donate During Pitru Paksha?

Pitru Paksha is not just a ritual—it is a time to connect with your roots. By giving in the name of your ancestors, you express gratitude for the life and values you have received from them.

Here’s why donating for cows during Pitru Paksha is considered highly auspicious:

• It helps your ancestors attain peace and blessings in the afterlife.
• It brings prosperity and harmony to your family.
• It is a way of practicing selfless service and kindness.
• It protects and saves the lives of innocent cows who depend on human care.

When you donate to feed a hungry cow, you are not only serving a sacred being but also honoring your ancestors in the truest sense.

4. How You Can Help

Your small act of kindness can go a long way in making a difference. Here’s how you can support:

• Donate for meals: Help provide daily food for the cows.
• Support medicines: Contribute to the treatment of injured and sick cows.
• Give for shelter: Assist in maintaining the cowshed that keeps them safe.

Every donation, whether big or small, plays an important role. Together, we can make sure that no cow sleeps hungry or suffers without care.

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5. Join Us in Gau Seva

This Pitru Paksha, let us celebrate by giving back. Let us join hands to feed old and injured cows at Doon Animal Welfare Trust and bring blessings for our ancestors.

• Donate Now for the sacred Pitru Paksha seva
• Feed the hungry cows in your ancestors’ name
• Join us in Gau Seva at Doon Animal Welfare

Your support not only saves cows but also spreads compassion to those who need it most

Conclusion

Pitru Paksha is a reminder that life is not just about ourselves but also about remembering those who came before us. By feeding and caring for cows during this sacred time, you honor your ancestors, serve humanity, and protect one of the most divine creations of nature.

Together, let’s make Pitru Paksha a time of kindness, gratitude, and service. Donate today and give your ancestors the greatest gift—the gift of Gau Seva.

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