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Eco-friendly Cow-Dung Rakhis with Tulsi, Ashwagandha Seeds Made in Asalpur, Jaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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In Asalpur, a village near Jaipur, artisans are producing eco‑friendly rakhis from cow dung that contain seeds of tulsi, ashwagandha and kalmegh, offering a sustainable alternative for the festival.
Rural entrepreneurs in Asalpur, Jaipur district, have started crafting rakhis using cow dung as the base material. The rakhis are molded, dried and embedded with seeds of holy basil (tulsi), ashwagandha and kalmegh, allowing the wearer to plant the rakhi after the festival and grow medicinal plants.
The initiative blends traditional festival customs with ecological consciousness. By using cow dung, a readily available agricultural waste, the rakhis reduce plastic usage and promote soil health. The included seeds are indigenous and known for their therapeutic properties, encouraging a cycle of planting and biodiversity.
Women from the village are being trained to produce these rakhis, creating a new source of income and strengthening local livelihoods. The project aligns with broader government pushes for cow‑based products, rural employment and the promotion of native medicinal flora.
Local markets and online platforms have begun listing the eco‑friendly rakhis ahead of the upcoming Raksha Bandhan, attracting environmentally aware consumers across Rajasthan and beyond.
The initiative blends traditional festival customs with ecological consciousness. By using cow dung, a readily available agricultural waste, the rakhis reduce plastic usage and promote soil health. The included seeds are indigenous and known for their therapeutic properties, encouraging a cycle of planting and biodiversity.
Women from the village are being trained to produce these rakhis, creating a new source of income and strengthening local livelihoods. The project aligns with broader government pushes for cow‑based products, rural employment and the promotion of native medicinal flora.
Local markets and online platforms have begun listing the eco‑friendly rakhis ahead of the upcoming Raksha Bandhan, attracting environmentally aware consumers across Rajasthan and beyond.