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Gomayapriya: A Priceless and Multirole Cow Excretion

Author(s) Alok Agarwal, Sandhya Vaid
Country India
Abstract Bovine animal cow is worshipped in Hindu religion. Cow dung (CD) is known as Gomaya in Sanskrit language. In ancient scriptures CD is described as Gomayapriya and Haritgomaya. About CD it is said ‘gomaya vaastey lakshmi' i.e in CD lives Lakshmi. CD is co-product of cow obtained from cattle excretion. CD contains Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in the ratio of 3:2:1. CD also contains vital elements like Calcium and Manganese. Trace elements such as Fe, Co, C, Cu, Zn, Mn etc. are also present in CD. Presence of microbial diversity namely bacteria, protozoa and yeast make CD suitable for many aerobic activities. Due to suitable C:N ratio , CD has significance in agricultural sector as manure.
Composition and several applications of CD are discussed in present paper. Significance of CD since ancient to modern days are reviewed. Importance of sacred Panchgavya is mentioned. Online retailers like Amazon, Ebay and Flipkart has are now available for CD sale @ INR 10/Kg. In packs of 1,5,10 Kg. Government buys CD @ INR 1.5/Kg in the state of Chattisgarh.
Keywords Cow Dung, Bovine Animal, Gomaya, Panchgavya
Field Biology > Bio + Chemistry
Published In Volume 4, Issue 6, November-December 2022
Published On 2022-12-13
Cite This Gomayapriya: A Priceless and Multirole Cow Excretion - Alok Agarwal, Sandhya Vaid - IJFMR Volume 4, Issue 6, November-December 2022. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2022.v04i06.1169
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2022.v04i06.1169
Short DOI https://doi.org/grh2wz

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