Synopsis
Hare Krishna devotees in Britain explain how they respect and celebrate the cows they own.
- Programme: Belief File
- Episode: Hinduism: God
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Religious Education | Hinduism | Practices | Social and ethical concerns
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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