Kaushal Kishor Mishra, the former dean of BHU, has sparked controversy by supporting Gobar Ki Holi (Cow-dung Holi) as the festivals original and purifying form. In a widely shared video, Mishra is shown donning cow dung to celebrate Holi and arguing that this age-old custom is more important than donning makeup.यूपी के वाराणसी के बीएचयू के पूर्व डीन, प्रोफेसर कौशल किशोर मिश्र ने खेली गोबर की होली, वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर हुआ वायरल#UttarPradesh #Varanasi #viralvideo #KaushalKishoreMishra #Holi #IndiaDailyLive@koushalbhu pic.twitter.com/DNkKXMhy0y— India Daily Live (@IndiaDLive) March 26, 2024Attention from all over He draws attention to how common this practice is in rural areas and stresses its cleansing qualities. The publics responses to this unusual celebration have been mixed.Unorthodox methodology gains traction and debateAlthough Mishra sees Gobar Ki Holi as a traditional and purifying version of the celebration, many others have voiced doubt and worry over the usage of cow excrement in a festive setting. Opinions on this unorthodox method are split although some agree with Mishras position, others raise concerns about the hygienic and cultural ramifications of utilizing cow dung for Holi celebrations.Heres how netizens reacted! Academia wallowing in cow poop is such a great representation of Indias descent into the ascientific darkness of blind religion https://t.co/ZiIxP71R1K— Debasish Roy Chowdhury (@Planet_Deb) March 26, 2024An accurate representation of (entire) political science in new India. https://t.co/Z6EVmuAho8— Siddharth (@DearthOfSid) March 26, 2024Mishra Ji Brahmin hain, toh fir Sach hi bol rahe hongeOnly thing to confirm here is if he is also a Modi bhakt. If yes then we have the added responsibility of abusing anyone calling Mishra ji an idiot. https://t.co/4qDQMnpY3y— Sir Kazam {blu tik} (@SirKazamJeevi) March 26, 2024