Why is the worship of cow dung Ganesh? Image Credit Source: AI
Ganesh chaturthi 2025: India’s culture and traditions have always been deeply associated with nature. While on the one hand, grand decorations and idols are installed in festivals, on the other hand there are many such traditions alive in rural India which give the message of simplicity and nature-worship. One such tradition is worship of cow dung Ganesha. Let us know why the worship of Gobar Ganesha is special and why this tradition is considered so auspicious.
Gobar Ganesh is a symbol of nature and purity
Gobar is considered very sacred in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, the cow resides in 33 categories of deities, so cow dung is also considered sacred. Before any auspicious work, there has been a tradition of applying cow dung in the house so that the house can be purified. In such a situation, worshiping the idol of Ganesha made of cow dung shows respect for nature. This tradition teaches us that we can also worship God by using things related to nature. This is a symbolic method that also protects the environment, as these sculptures do not harm the environment like chemical sculptures.
Economic and religious importance
Worship of cow dung Ganesha is not only religious, but also economically important. In many rural areas, people make Ganesh statues made of cow dung and sell them and run their livelihood. In this way, this tradition not only employs people, but also promotes local art and craft.
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Happiness, prosperity and good fortune
According to religious belief, worshiping cow dung Ganesha leads to happiness, peace, prosperity and wealth and wealth. It is believed in rural culture that Ganpati Bappa is particularly pleased with the worship of Gobar Ganesha and removes all obstacles from life.
Importance of worship of cow dung Ganesha
The tradition of worshiping cow dung Ganesha has been going on for centuries. This is especially a great example of worshiping God with nature and purity in rural culture. Even though people install soil and plaster of Paris sculptures in cities, Ganesh idols made of cow dung are still worshiped in many places. Worship of cow dung Ganesha is a symbol of a simple and true devotion, which teaches us that worship of God needs pure spirit, not expensive things.
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