Cow dung cakes ( uple/Kande) are traditional, sun-dried, eco-friendly fuel made from cow dung and hay, widely used in India for religious rituals (Havan, Agnihotra), cooking, and as organic fertilizer
. They are considered auspicious, create a pure atmosphere, and provide a slow-burning, heat-producing, and sustainable energy source
.
Key Aspects of Cow Dung Cakes:
Uses: Primary use is for religious ceremonies (Havans) to purify the air and in traditional stoves for cooking.
Benefits: Considered eco-friendly, biodegradable, and sustainable. They are believed to emit high oxygen when burned with ghee.
Description:
Cow dung cakes ( uple/Kande) are traditional, sun-dried, eco-friendly fuel made from cow dung and hay, widely used in India for religious rituals (Havan, Agnihotra), cooking, and as organic fertilizer