Cow belt
The Cow Belt, also known as Hindi Belt, is a cultural region of India that extends over the Hindi-speaking states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.[1] The name comes from the high reverence given to cows, which are considered sacred in the Hindu religion. This area is predominantly rural and Hindu, hence why cows are highly respected in this region, due to both economic value and religious beliefs.
Cultural and political dominance[edit]
Cow belt refers to the most of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar that consists of the vast Ganges plain, an area of flatness, which often floods dramatically during the monsoon. These states have been most dominant states in Indian politics and culture since independence. This is partly because these are also the most populous states of the country and partly because the region plays a central role in the religious landscape of the Hindus.[2]
The Ganges River which forms the backbone of the state, is the sacred river of Hinduism and two of Hinduism's most holy towns are in the state, namely Varanasi and Prayagraj, which is also one of the venues of the Kumbh Mela. [3]
See also[edit]
- Hindi Belt
- Cattle in religion and mythology#In Indian religions
- Cattle slaughter in India
- Standard of living in India
- States of India by size of economy
References[edit]
- ↑ Dalzell, Tom; Victor, Terry, eds. (5 February 2013). The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English (Dictionary of Slang and Unconvetional English) (2nd ed.). Routledge. p. 559. ISBN 978-0415619493. Retrieved 10 June 2018. Search this book on
- ↑ India by Sarina Singh
- ↑ "Caste and politics mix in India's Hindu "cow belt"". Reuters. 24 January 2008. Archived from the original on 28 January 2008. Unknown parameter
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