India is a land of distinctive traditions. It attracts people with its ancient culture, unique nature. The religious identity of the Indian people can be manifested in the fact that there are certain sacred animals in the country.
Animals that are considered sacred in India are free to move around the city. They can not be offended, as well as eat.
The most revered animal in India is the cow. She can move freely through the streets, creating traffic jams. A normal sight for the streets of Delhi and Bombay is considered a situation when a cow blocked traffic, lay down to rest across the road. And cars, in turn, wait patiently for the animal to give way. Killing a cow is considered the worst crime in India. The one who eats beef in the next world will face as many severe years of suffering as a cow has hairs on its body - this is precisely the religious idea that takes place in India. Cow festivals are held in many temples in India. On this day, the cow is decorated with expensive beautiful fabrics and garlands, and various dishes are presented to them. Cows even walk around the Bombay airport. In order for the plane to take off normally and not to catch the cows, a recording of a tiger's growl is used, which disperses the animals.
Also sacred in India are rhesus macaques. They take everything they can from life, causing a lot of trouble to the population, and in particular to tourists who are not yet familiar with the habits of animals. In some temples, there are so many of them that it is not very convenient for tourists to move around, sightseeing. Macaques are considered a symbol of wisdom and intelligence.
You can also see elephants on the streets of various cities in India. This huge animal is considered a symbol of prosperity. But because of the inconvenience they bring to both transport and people, the Delhi authorities, for example, have streamlined the stay of elephants on the streets of the city. Now elephants can move freely from ten in the evening to seven in the morning and from twelve to three in the afternoon.
