In a spiritually charged atmosphere, the grand Go-Pratishtha Mahayagya—a 100-Kundiya sacred fire ritual dedicated to cow reverence and protection—was ceremoniously inaugurated at the Chaturmasya site in Korakendra, Mumbai. The Mahayagya is being held in the divine presence of His Holiness Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the revered Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, who has emerged as a leading voice in the national movement for Gau Raksha (cow protection) and the restoration of Sanatan values in Bharat.
The Yagya is being conducted under the Vedic leadership of Krishna Yajurvedacharya Pt. Shri Veereshwar Datar of Kashi, Maharashtra, supported by Acharya Pt. Animesh and Acharya Pt. Sudhir. Representing the divine intent of Paramaradhya, celibate Parmatmanand Ji is overseeing the sacrificial rituals. The event has drawn participation from renowned Vedic scholars and Acharyas from across India, alongside prominent pundits of Mumbai. The Mahayagya will be held daily at 9 AM throughout the auspicious Chaturmasya period.
In a significant step towards global spiritual participation, the organizers have also launched a dedicated mobile app, enabling Sanatani devotees across India and abroad to engage, contribute, and offer their prayers online for this sacred cause.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj, known for his tireless advocacy of Gau Pratishthan Andolan, has boldly called upon the government to grant the cow a status beyond mere animal categorization. “The cow is not just a creature—it is our Mata, our divine mother. It must be removed from the list of animals and declared a National Deity,” he asserted. “Once the law recognizes this and people accept it culturally and spiritually, the national consciousness will transform.”
He strongly condemned the ongoing slaughter of cows, calling it a tragic insult to Indian heritage. “We Sanatanis feed our first roti to Gaumata. To see her slaughtered is not only heartbreaking, it is a direct assault on the soul of Bharat. What greater victory could our enemies have than to see us silent in this matter?” the Shankaracharya asked with piercing clarity.
In sharp contrast to this spiritual call, a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) paints a grim picture. It forecasts that India will increase its beef (largely carabeef) production and exports in 2025, aided by growing policy support. With a bovine population of over 307 million and 41.41 million slaughter-ready animals, India continues to be among the world’s largest producers—a deeply troubling statistic for those who see Gaumata as sacred.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati’s appeal is not just religious—it is cultural, civilizational, and moral. He urges every citizen who believes in Sanatan Dharma, who honors Indian values, and who wishes to protect Bharat’s sacred traditions to participate in this Mahayagya—whether in person or online—and strengthen the demand to declare the Cow as our National Deity and safeguard her existence through policy and public will.
Let us unite to preserve the spiritual backbone of Bharat. This is not merely a Yagya—it is a collective prayer, a civilizational call, and a duty to our divine heritage. Join the movement. Stand with Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj. Protect Gaumata. Protect Dharma.
