[2][3] In fact, studies concerning ingesting individual components of panchagavya, such as cow urine, have shown no positive benefit, and significant side effects, including convulsion, depressed respiration, and death.
New earthen pots, are cleansed by pouring into them the five cow products - milk, curds, butter, dung and urine.
They are called the god Panchgavia, and the worshipper thinks on their merit and good qualities, lays flowers on them, and mentally presents them with a golden throne.
They are crowned with coloured rice, and are mentally presented with jewels, rich dresses, and sandal wood.
"[13] The ancient Mahabharata epic relates that Shri, the Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity, invisibly resides in the urine and dung of cows.