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Dung throwing festivals are primarily in 2 small towns in India and are steeped in local tradition Cow dung *is* used in other festivals for statues, decoration, etc Hindu culture widely venerates cow dung as sacred Panchagavya, including cow urine, milk, curds, and ghee https://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/festivals/2013/holy-cow-festivals-031963.html https://www.hinduvichar.com/the-significance-and-worship-of-cows-in-hinduism/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/sanctity-of-the-cow
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