2007-02-18 13:32:49 · 5 answers · asked by tjcsonofallnations 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The cow is supposed to be the symbol if it's civilization and considered to be a priceless gift.
2007-02-18 13:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by nuttin'fancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is part of their religion or something. I saw a show about it on the Discovery Channel. The people are weird. They rub cow urine on their faces.
2007-02-21 15:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not East India - India
try thi site
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/holycow/hinduism.html
2007-02-18 13:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by The old man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Cow is supposed to be their ancestress, Grandmother, and because all vegetarians don't eat their Grandmother.
2007-02-19 02:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sure they ask the same about the US and our Eagle .. or Portugal and their roasters.. or China with their dragons..
2007-02-18 18:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by nola_cajun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋