Govardhan Puja 2023: Why Is Cow Dung Used For This Festival?
Akshita Jolly
12-11-2023, 17:30 IST
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Well, do you know Diwali is a five-day festival that starts with Dhanteras and ends at Bhai Dooj? A day after Diwali, we celebrate Govardhan Puja. Tap to see its significance and why we use cow dung.
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Cow dung for Govardhan Puja
On this day, devotees make Lord Krishna’s effigy using cow dung.
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Brings positivity
It is believed that using cow dung on this auspicious day brings positivity to your life.
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Gods and goddesses
It is also believed that all gods and goddesses reside in the cow.
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Lord Krishna effigy
Devotees celebrating Govardhan Puja make effigy of Lord Krishna using cow dung.
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Celebrating Govardhan puja
It is also believed that cow dung should be fresh and extracted from a white cow for the puja.
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