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by vaidhy 1181 days ago
Cowpats are what poor people used as fuel. It was a common practice in India till about 20 years ago. Mix cow dung with hay, make it flat, dry it and you can use it as fuel. I am sure it is not India specific thing.

The same cowpat is also used for to burn the offerings in the temples.