Dehradun. You might be using cow dung to make cow dung, but Pawan Thapa of Dehradun does not make cow dung but idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Apart from this, he also makes door hangings and decorative items from cow dung. He has just started making Panchavati Tikki, which is prepared by mixing sesame seeds, ghee, milk, curd and cow urine. If you burn it, it not only makes your house fragrant but also keeps your mind positive and calm. Its price is Rs 20 per tikki.
Giving information, Pawan Thapa, a resident of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, said that he makes 50 types of products from desi cow dung, which are used in puja. He prepares decorative materials, havan cups, incense, temples and idols of God etc. from cow dung and sells them in exhibitions and fairs. He used to work in the private sector, but during the Covid period, when he lost his job, he first started making cow dung products on a small scale. After this, she formed a group of women and started doing her work. Pawan and his team make incense sticks, incense sticks, hawan cups, hawan tikkis, lamps made of cow dung wood, cow dung and clay. Apart from this, they also make many types of decorative items from desi cow dung, among which Gobar Ganesha is most liked. You can keep them in the puja place at home or as decoration in your car.
Pawan Thapa is Kaav Dang artist of Dehradun.
Pawan Thapa is the first Kao Dung artist of Dehradun. Pawan makes products by mixing cow dung with various types of flowers and herbs found in Uttarakhand. This eliminates the foul smell of cow dung and the smoke of these herbs is also good for health benefits. They also have many such products which make flies and mosquitoes run away at the speed of rockets.
FIRST PUBLISHED : December 10, 2024, 2:54 PM IST
