Over the years during visits to Varanasi, I've repeatedly seen this cow in its favorite haunt, a cloth shop in the city's Godowlia Market. She has become the shop's signature pet. Hindus regard all cows as sacred and they seem to wander the streets throughout the country with freedom and license to sit wherever they choose.
This cow apparently has a favorite corner of the shop for lounging; just before she hobbled up the granite steps, I observed the shopkeeper moving the stools out of the way to make way for the venerable.
Interesting website. Keep blogging!
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