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The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) had appealed to celebrate Cow Hug Day on 14 February. It has now been withdrawn.
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has withdrawn its appeal to celebrate Cow Hug Day on February 14. Although the board has said that there are benefits of hugging a cow. Actually, February 14 is celebrated as Valentine’s Day. After the appeal to celebrate Cow Hug Day on this day, people were expressing displeasure on social media, while some were supporting this appeal. Hundreds of memes and jokes were also made on social media regarding this appeal.
The AWBI order, issued on February 10, states that the Animal Welfare Board of India’s appeal to celebrate Cow Hug Day on February 14, 2023, has been withdrawn following the ministry’s directive. However, the reason for this has not been given.
Mims and jokes came on social media
After an appeal to celebrate Cow Hug Day on February 14, people started posting photos with cows on social media. While some were busy making fun of this decision. One person shared his picture with the cow and wrote, ‘No matter which day you celebrate, their love is always unbelievable.’
Sharing the photo, another user wrote, ‘It is a good idea to celebrate Cow Hug Day on February 14, spread the message of love.’
Such photos and memes are doing the rounds on social media.
Some of the tweets also made fun of the board’s appeal.
Some people posted photos and posters of old movies asking how to hug a cow on Valentine’s Day. Whereas some said that now even Valentine’s Day cannot be celebrated at will.
Notice was issued on 6 February
The Animal Welfare Board of India had issued a notice urging people to observe ‘Cow Hug Day’ on February 14. Animal Welfare Board wrote in the appeal letter issued on February 6 that we all know that cow is the backbone of Indian culture, our life and rural economy. We call cow Kamdhenu and Gaumata because of her motherly behavior.
Vedic traditions are almost on the verge of extinction due to western culture and glare. Seeing the benefits of a cow, hugging it will bring happiness. Indian culture will be promoted and positivity will come in life.
Animal Welfare Board has done this letter on 6 February.
Know the Animal Welfare Board
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is an organization of the Government of India. Which was established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (PCA Act). It tells the central and state government what is the welfare of the animals. Also, this board deals with matters related to the PCA ACT and the rules made under this Act.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14 February
Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world on 14 February. On this day lovers across the world express their love for each other. Even before Valentine’s Day, there are many such special days which people celebrate. All these days together are called Valentine’s Day Week. It is celebrated from 7 February to 14 February.
This practice dates back to the Vedic era.
Dhyan Foundation, a spiritual and charitable organization working for cattle welfare, says that hugging a cow is not a new-age activity. This trend has been going on since the Vedic era. Ashwini Guruji of the Foundation has claimed that a cow is a highly evolved and sentient being and is called Dhenu in the Vedas. He told that it is said about Kabir that he got his poetic ability when a cow licked his forehead. The cow is entangled with a higher consciousness at the quantum level and this has karmic effects on humans. He said that almost all world religions and cultures have talked about the benefits associated with the cow.