| There are some specific Daan - (1) Bhoomi Daan - When one donates land to somebody, it is called Bhoomi Daan. (2) Gau Daan - When one donates cow, normally to Braahman, it is called Go Daan. People normally do it at the time of their death or with some purpose. (3) Kanyaa Daan - When one gives his daughter to groom without taking anything, it is called Kanyaa Daan. (4) Tulaa Daan - When one gives the material equal to one's weight, it is called Tulaa Daan (5) Vidyaa Daan - When one teaches somebody without taking anything, it is called Vidyaa Daan. (6) Deep Daan - Lighting a lamp or many lamps in a temple, or on a crossroad, or under a Peepal or Banyan tree is called Deep Daan. It is especially beneficial in Kaartik month. (7) Gauree Daan - (8) Shayyaa Daan - donating bedding Three types of Daan are called "Ati Daan" (the highest Daan) -- Gau Daan (cow donation); Bhoomi Daan (land donaion); and Vidyaa Daan (to educate somebody) - To donate books is like Vidyaa Daan
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