Holy Cow with extra legs and Sadhus, India

With this extra limb, God is indicating to us that we must respect the animal and seek her blessings. "Touching the limb of mother cow will bring good luck and help you fulfil all your wishes." Followers believe the cow, whose fifth leg protrudes from its neck, is a manifestation of a Hindu deity.

Sadhu is a religious ascetic, mendicant or any holy person in Hinduism, who has renounced the worldly life. They are sometimes alternatively referred to as yogi, sannyasi or vairagi. Sādhu means one who practises a 'sadhana' or keenly follows a path of spiritual discipline.

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