Cow dung cake

Name : Cow dung cake

Form factor : Cake

Type : Na

Product Breadth : 1.5 Cm

Product Height : 1.5 Cm

Product Length : 0.5 Cm

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 15

Cow dung cakes (known as Uple, Kanda, or Gobar cakes) are traditional, eco-friendly fuel and, ritualistic items made by shaping cow manure, often mixed with hay, into flat, sun-dried cakes. They are used for cooking, in religious rituals (homa/havan) due to their purifying properties, and as organic fertilizer.

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Key Characteristics & Uses

Appearance/Size : Flat, circular discs, typically about 9 cm in diameter and 2 cm thick, usually handmade.

Fuel Source : Produces a slow, steady heat with minimal smoke, used in traditional earthen stoves (chulah).

Religious Significance : Widely used in Hindu rituals (Havan, Puja, Agnihotra) to provide a holy and pure flame.

Organic Fertilizer : Rich in nutrients, they can be broken up and added to soil as compost or soaked in water for liquid fertilizer.

Environmental Benefit : Acts as a biodegradable, renewable energy source and a natural insect repellent when burnt.

Versatility : Beyond fuel, they are used to make plant pots and as natural disinfecting agents in homes.

Country of Origin : India