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Cow dung cake is a traditional fuel and fertilizer made from cow dung and other materials. It is also used in religious rituals and ceremonies. Description Cow dung cake is a flattened, dried mixture of cow dung and other materialsIt is made by handIt is also known as kande, uple, gosse, and thepdiIt is curved to stick to wallsIt is dried in the sunUsesFuel: Used for cooking in a traditional hearth called a Chulha Fertilizer: Used to maintain soil health and kill insects, weeds, and microbes Religious rituals: Used in fire sacrifices, hawans, and weddings Air purifier: Used to purify the air and kill airborne germs Energy purifier: Used as a traditional substitute for dhoop and agarbatti Benefits Cow dung cakes are said to have several health and economic advantages in Ayurvedic textsThey are biodegradable