Examining the AQI with Effect of Agnihotra in NCR Region: Extracting Knowledge for Sustainable Society and Holistic Development with Healthcare 5.0

Abstract

Yajna refers to any worship, prayer and praise, offerings done in front of holy fire with chanting of mantras. There are Yajna depending on time interval; some last only a few minute 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 (PM₁₀) and (PM_2.5), ozone (O₃), sulfur 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, and 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, Yana ash as an effective fertilizer. 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 PM₁₀ reduce to a safe level.