A restaurant in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, recently made a unique move towards pure organic dining by inviting a “cow” as a special guest for its inauguration ceremony. The restaurant, aptly named “Organic Oasis,” welcomed the animal with traditional rituals and even served it some delectable food.
In a video shared by ANI, a brightly dressed cow can be seen strolling around the newly opened “Organic Oasis” restaurant in Lucknow. The footage also shows the cow being taken to the entrance of the kitchen.
The Hindu religion regards cows as sacred animals, imbued with special significance. This belief stems from Hindu mythology, which associates cows with various gods and goddesses. For many Hindus, the cow represents divinity and is linked with natural benefits.
The restaurant’s distinctive selling point is that all its food is made solely from produce sourced from organic farming. The owner explained that the idea for the establishment originated from a rising trend among people to prioritize their health and search for nourishing, chemical-free foods.
“Our agriculture and economy are dependent on cows, so we had our restaurant inaugurated by Gaumata,” owner of the restaurant, former Deputy Superintendent of Police said.
According to the owner, customers will be able to discern the difference in the taste of the food at their restaurant, as compared to other establishments that rely on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The owner is confident in the superior quality of their organic produce.
The owner is convinced that once individuals have savored the flavors of Organic Oasis’ food, they will want more and request it frequently.
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a notice earlier urging cow enthusiasts to celebrate February 14, globally known as Valentine’s Day, as “Cow Hug Day.” The government advisory board stated that embracing a cow can enhance emotional well-being and promote individual and collective happiness.
The welfare board emphasized that cows are the “backbone of Indian culture and rural economy” and represent “cattle wealth and biodiversity.”
“It is known as “Kamdhenu” and “Gaumata” because of its nourishing nature like mother, the giver of all providing riches to humanity,” it said.