Summary:
Three cows were taken around temple thrice while hundreds of women prayed to god seeking protection. According to the temple officials, the puja is a depiction of an incident narrated in the Hindu scriptures. When the Mother Earth was subjected to tremendous torment from men, she disguised herself as a cow and approached Lord Vishnu for help. "Last year we took up a rakhi challenge wherein girls had to tie rakhis on men to foster the feeling of respect. We also organised a Kanya Vandanam where 108 young girls’ feet were smeared with turmeric in reverence," added the chief priest..