Srikakulam Goshala's Unique Scratching Posts: Health, Spirituality, Tradition

• The Goshala near Sri Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Kalabhairavapeta Temple in Srikakulam cares for 30 indigenous cows.
• "Garuku Stambham" (scratching post) is a stone pillar for cows to scratch and relieve discomfort from itching or insects.
• Cows use these posts to reach areas like eyes or hump that their tongue cannot, providing natural relief.
• Spiritually, Puranas suggest that sins are removed as hairs fall when cows rub against it, linking to the belief that cows are abodes of deities.
• Kalabhairava Peethadhipathi Ganesh Guruji emphasizes cow protection, aligning with Lord Krishna's teachings, as everyone's responsibility.