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yep, but those cows aren’t the only thing “sacred” there though
Yep. They are considered the source of both sacrificial material ( ghee and milk curds ) and as a symbol of motherhood ( providing milk ). Further they are under the explicit protection of Krishna, who holds are very important place in the Hindu pantheon.
However, the oft-states factoid that all Hindus never eat beef is false. A minority, especially from among certain castes and in certain regions do - But it is sort of politically incorrect and the cause of some controversy. See this brief article:
http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2001/08/14/stories/13140833.htm
- Tamerlane
I’m not sure what the question means.
“sacred cows” aren’t a selective entity. Cows are by default considered sacred to a Hindu. It’s a misinformed belief but I’m not going to get into that.
Yeah. It’s sort of like asking, "Do Catholics still consider the Cross to be important?
I sort of assumed that was what he was asking.
If we’re talking individual, specially sanctified cows I dunno. Conceivably certain temples keep special ritual herds and the like, though I’m open to correction on that.
- Tamerlane
The body is a temple. I’ll just invite Bessie in for worship. 
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