Vishwa Gou Sammelana

Vishwa Gou Sammelana, an international conference and festival on Indian breeds of cattle held at Shree Ramachandrapura Mutt, Hosanagara, Shimoga district, Karnataka , India under the aegis and guidance of His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Sri Sri Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji from 21 April 2007 to 29 April 2007. This was first of kind, organised so far anywhere in the world, concentrating primarily on Indian Cattle Breed.

This summit had an objective to promote propagation and improvement of Indian breeds (Bos Indicos) of cattle, to study, document and create awareness about the importance of products from indigenous cows on firm scientific principles for the betterment of mankind. The summit brought together National and International institutions working in this area, farmers, livestock keepers and the goushalas. Resource persons came from among researchers from various countries, social workers, NGOs, farmers, and concerned government departments and others. Exhibitions, live demonstrations and cultural programmes related to the theme were also held. It gave insight into the role of cows in Indian culture, economy, livelihood, religion, etc. Over two and a half million people took part in this mega event of nine days both within India & abroad.