Gau
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The cow, revered as sacred and a form of divine motherhood in Hindu tradition.
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What is the step-by-step Dooj remedy offered to Lord Shiva for protection against sorcery?
During the Pradosha period on Dooj, pour 1.25 liters (or 250ml for oneself alone) of Desi cow milk into an earthen Kulhad, place it at the home altar while praying to Shiva for protection, then walk barefoot to a nearby temple and offer the milk onto the Shiva Lingam without any other embellishment.
Should money for ancestral rites be sent publicly or privately?
Send it privately through the account details posted on Telegram, not publicly. Public giving does not prompt others to give; it circulates as screenshots in other groups and draws the evil eye onto the giver. Better still, give directly to a known Brahmin for Gau Seva on the ancestors' behalf.
What is actually mandatory to do in Pitru Paksha?
Panchbali above everything else. Whether or not you do anything else, feed five creatures: fresh roti to the cow, food to the dog, food to the crow, sugar for the ants, and a meal to a destitute or hungry person.
Is the daily portion set aside for the ancestors still separated on the Shraddha day?
Yes, it is still set aside. The daily portion for the ancestors goes to Gau Mata; the Shraddha-day meal is what is served to a Brahmin — they are two different things and one does not replace the other.
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