In a unique celebration of his bond with cattle, a farmer in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district organised a traditional ‘godh bharai’ (baby shower) ceremony for his pregnant cow and hosted a community feast for the entire village.

Haribhau Chowdhary, who lives in Borsar village, around 20 km from the district headquarters, organised the ceremony along with his wife, Bebabai Chowdhary. The event saw a large gathering of family members, relatives and villagers, who joined in the celebrations.

The couple said they consider the cow an integral part of their family and wanted to celebrate its pregnancy just as they would mark an important family occasion.

The cow was specially decorated for the ceremony, while the couple performed religious rituals and offered prayers according to traditional customs. Family members and villagers also participated in the godh bharai rituals.

Following the ceremony, the Chowdhary family arranged a community feast for villagers, turning the occasion into a collective celebration.

The family said the initiative was rooted in their faith and affection for the animal. In Indian tradition, cows are revered as mothers, and caring for them is considered an act of devotion.

Through the celebration, the farmer’s family also sought to promote social harmony and bring the village community together.

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With inputs from Ashok Soni