Panchakavya Wick (Panchagavya Deepam Wick), Pack of 10

In Hindu tradition, panchagavya is the mix of five things that come from the cow: dung, urine (gomutra), milk, curd and ghee. It’s been used in poojas and homams for centuries and is considered pure and auspicious.

We make these wicks by hand on our farm. Dung from our desi cows is mixed with turmeric, gomutra, milk, curd and ghee. Then it’s shaped and dried in the sun for several days until it’s hard and ready to burn. No chemicals or colours are added.

When lit, the wick gives a steady flame and a mild, earthy smell, very different from the smoke of regular cotton wicks soaked in paraffin. Many families light one every morning and evening during pooja, and especially on Fridays, Tuesdays, Pradosham, Karthigai and Diwali.

Why you’ll like it

• Made with all five panchagavya ingredients
• Uses dung from desi cows, mixed with turmeric
• Handmade and sun-dried on our farm
• No chemicals or added colours
• Steady flame with a mild, earthy smell
• Fits in any regular diya or lamp
• Good for daily pooja, festivals and meditation

How to use
Place the wick in your diya and pour a little ghee, sesame oil (nallennai) or lamp oil around it. Let it soak for a minute so it absorbs the oil, then light the tip.

Safety
Never leave a burning lamp unattended. Keep it away from curtains and out of reach of children and pets.

Ingredients
Desi cow dung, turmeric, gomutra, cow’s milk, curd, cow ghee.

Pack contains: 10 wicks

Storage
Keep in a dry place. Moisture makes the wicks soft and harder to light.