What to do with Govardhan Parvat made of cow dung after puja? Know where and how to use
Govardhan Puja 2024 Importance of Cow Dung: Govardhan Puja is an important festival of Hindu religion celebrated to remember a wonderful leela associated with Lord Krishna. In this festival, a small mountain is made of cow dung which is called Govardhan Parvat. One thanks Lord Krishna by worshiping this mountain. After Govardhan Puja, do not throw away the Govardhan mountain made of cow dung by mistake. The dung from Govardhan Mountain should be used in such a way that God is not insulted and virtuous results can be achieved.
Cow dung is considered sacred in the Hindu religion. Therefore, it is advisable to take some precautions before throwing it away. Cow dung is a gift of nature. It should not be wasted. Cow manure works as an excellent fertilizer. It can be put in the fields and used to cultivate. Biogas can be produced from cow dung, which can be used for cooking and generating electricity.
How is Govardhan Puja done?
- In Govardhan Puja, first of all a small mountain is made from cow dung.
- This mountain is worshiped in the form of Lord Krishna.
- Offer incense, lamp and naivedya and complete the puja.
- On this day, various types of dishes and sweets are offered to Lord Krishna.
- Apart from worshiping the Govardhan mountain, you must perform aarti and read the story of Govardhan.
- On this day people circumambulate the Govardhan mountain and pray for the fulfillment of their wishes.
- Govardhan Puja is an important religious festival because it is associated with the Leela of Lord Krishna.
- During this festival, people visit each other’s houses, eat and sing songs.
- Awareness towards nature increases through this festival.
Do not throw cow dung in ungodly places.
Cow dung used in Govardhan Parvat also has a special significance in astrology and it is recommended to keep it safe even after the puja. It is believed that after puja, this cow dung should never be thrown into the garbage or any unholy place. When you finish your puja, leave the Govardhan mountain in the same place throughout the day and in the evening, collect it at one place and place white puja sticks on it, which are also used in Karva Chauth. Gather the cow dung during the puja and light a mustard oil lamp on it and keep that mountain safe in the yard of the house.
Cover the patio or terrace with cow manure.
It is believed that the courtyard of the house should be covered with some part of cow dung so that the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi always remains and the blessings of Lord Krishna also remain. Women can prepare kanda with the remaining Govardhan dung after the puja and can use it for any household work. You can also use these tubers for cooking in winter. The environment can also be purified by burning it in the house. You can also use these tubers as fertilizer in your home garden by drying them well.
Cow dung can also be put on fields.
After the puja, the Govardhan mountain dung can be used as fertilizer by spreading it on the fields. This will increase crop production and increase soil fertility. You can put cow manure in pots and use it as fertilizer for plants. This will keep the plants healthy and green. Cow dung cakes can be made and dried in the sun in winter; heat can be obtained by burning them. You can donate cow manure to the local cowshed. Throw cow manure in a place where contaminated water does not enter the river or pond.
