- Exhibition features over 130 photos of Sacred Indian Cows by Tushar Ajmera
- Nature and animal lovers will especially appreciate this exhibition, which also features the theme “Symphony: The Nature of the Cow”
- The exhibition will remain open from 11 am to 7 pm till Monday, October 28
GOWRI MANICKAVASAGAM
AHMEDABAD, OCT 25
Waking up early in the morning and offering our prayers to the cattle was how our day started in ancient India. The cow and bull are considered sacred for Hindus; they represent the symbol of dharma (the eternal law of the cosmos).
With the advent of globalization, we have neglected our Deshi cows and started promoting Jerseys. Thus, putting a question mark on the very survival of Deshi cows or Sacred Indian Cows or our Divine Mother.
With an avowed aim to visually highlight the diverse beauty of Indian cows, raise awareness about their significance, and promote conservation efforts, a photography exhibition titled “Gaiya Maiya,” showcasing the spiritual journey of the sacred Indian cow is being held at the Jodhpur Art Gallery here from Thursday to Monday, October 24 to 28. The exhibition will remain open from 11 am to 7 pm.
It features more than 130 stunning photographs that offer a comprehensive experience of cow photography.
This is a non-political, non-religious, and non-commercial event organized by retired industrialist and philanthropist Indira and Arvind Sanghvi (Kaiser-I Hind Mills Co. Ltd, Ahmedabad), along with Shrishti Thakkar, Vandit Kapkar, and their dedicated team from Jodhpur Art Gallery, Vision and project Dedicated to the Inspiring Life Journey of Buddy to all : Ravindra Mardia, – Art Connoisseur and Philanthropist (Trustee – Jodhpur Art Gallery, Ahmedabad) – His love for Cows empowering 1,200 villages through his noble contributions, as well as Tushar Ajmera (cow lover and photographer), Dilip Shah (Animal Welfare Board of India), and animal activist Dr. Leena Gupta.
Speaking with the media, Arvind Sanghvi has thrown light on the need to conserve the Sacred Indian Cows for the betterment of the humankind and preserving Mother Nature. He said, “We worship cow as a god calling ‘Gaumata,’ indicating its nourishing nature like a mother. Panchgavya represents milk, urine, dung, ghee, and curd, derived from cow and serves irreplaceable medicinal importance in Ayurveda and traditional Indian clinical practices Ayurveda recommends Panchagavya to treat diseases of multiple systems, including severe conditions, with almost no side-effects. It can help build a healthy population, alternative sources of energy, complete nutritional requirements, eradicate poverty, pollution-free environment, organic farming, etc. Panchgavya can also give back to Mother Nature by promoting soil fertility, protecting crops from bacterial and fungal infections, etc.”
Tushar Ajmera, photographer, said that he captured these stunning photographs over a period of two days in five different locations. Lamenting the pitiable conditions of Sacred Indian Cows in urban surroundings, he said, “The plight of these animals has become a major concern to society. They are discarded, and then people discard waste in plastic bags, and the animals searching for food consume the plastic, along with the leftover food materials. The plastic gets accumulated in their rumens and becomes hard. These animals look healthy, but that is just an illusion — they often die a slow and a painful death due to starvation. This expo is an earnest effort to create awareness among the masses.”
Detailed information accompanying each photograph will provide insights into the various breeds of cows and their habitats. Nature and animal lovers will especially appreciate this exhibition, which also features the theme “Symphony: The Nature of the Cow.” The exhibition aims to attract visitors from around the world to experience India’s sacred heritage, while raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation in India. It is expected to leave a lasting impression on attendees and inspire them to become advocates for cow conservation.
Dilip Shah, member, Animal Welfare Board of India, said, “Plans are foot to hold Cow Tourism events in Panjrapols of Gujarat to spread the wareness mesage on Sacred Indian Cows.”
Rotary District 3055 urges sustained immunisation efforts on World Polio Day to mitigate polio risk, takes out vehicle rally
On World Polio Day, Rotary District 3055 on Thursday said the risk of polio still remains until it is eradicated globally.
Highlighting that the international spread of poliovirus remains a public health emergency of international concern, the Rotary District 3055 has organized a special tricycle, bike, and car rally on Thursday, October 24 in observance of World Polio Day, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of polio eradication and ongoing vaccination efforts.
Differently-abled individuals took out the rally from Jodhpur Art Gallery campus in Ramdevnagar.
“Let us remain united in our mission, drawing inspiration from our shared successes and our demonstrated resilience. Together, we can eradicate polio and secure a healthier, polio-free future for all,” the Rotary District 3055 members said.
