Air quality data interpreting in Delhi, NCR region and effect of Agnihotra on it: extracting knowledge for sustainable society and holistic development
by Rohit Rastogi; Rohan Tyagi; Yash Rastogi; Tribhuvan Mishra; Vaishnavi Mishra; Sawan Kumar
International Journal of Behavioural and Healthcare Research (IJBHR), Vol. 8, No. 3/4, 2022

Abstract: Yajna refers to any worship, prayer and praise, offerings done in front of holy fire with chanting of mantras. There are Yajnas depending on time interval; some last only a few minutes whereas some are carried out over an interval of hours, days or even months. All these have their own benefits and area of influence. Particulate matter (PM-10 and PM-2.5), Ozone (O₃), Sulphur dioxide (SO₂), Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Carbon monoxide (CO), Lead (Pb) and Ammonia (NH₃) are the parameters on which Air Quality Index (AQI) depends. AQI can be determined by various devices, higher the AQI value greater will be the air pollution and higher will be the health issues. Air pollution causes health problems including lung damage, wheezing, chest pain, respiratory disease such as asthma. Over population can be seen as the major cause for environmental pollution. Since Vedic era, Yajna and Mantras are being used for numerous benefits including treatment of illness, purification of atmosphere, Yajna ash as an effective fertiliser. According to research, the issue of air pollution is more in developing countries rather than in developed countries. The authors' team performed the Yajna and Mantra and found that there is a major difference in AQI level before and after the experiment. The hazardous air pollutants such as PM-2.5 and PM-10 reduce to a safe level.

Online publication date: Tue, 22-Nov-2022

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