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Kamadhenu

Kamadhenu, The Wish-Granting Cow, made in Rajasthan, India, artist unknown, 1825-55

Kamadhenu

Origin: Hindu mythology

Combination: human + cow

Classification: Mammal

Other Names: Surabhi 

Associations: abundance, wish fulfillment, sacred cow

Kamadhenu is deity in Hindu mythology who is often depicted as a white cow with a female head and multiple udders. She is considered a representation of divine femininity and is revered as the divine mother.

 

Kamadhenu is believed to be the mother of all cows and is associated with fertility, nourishment, and the fulfillment of desires. According to legends, she has the power to grant any wish or boon of those who treat her with reverence and respect.

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