1.1 Rastogi et al. (2020) A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Yagya in removing pollution from the atmosphere. The experiment was first conducted on 24 June 2018 and then repeated almost a year later on 2 June 2019. The data was collected from around 23 live monitoring stations in Delhi. This scientific study was conducted on random days after performing the Yagya in 2018 and 2019, and found that there has been a significant reduction in pollution levels and also significantly reduced particulates from the atmosphere. It is worth mentioning that it has an overall effect even with small Yagyas/Agnihotra as performed simultaneously in different households.
1.2 Lad & Palekar, (2016). A study was done to prepare and evaluate natural and herbal dhoop formulations for cleansing the environment. The herbal dhoop uses cow dung, cow ghee, cow milk, camphor and various other herbs having an appreciable fragrance. The antimicrobial activity of the prepared dhoop was checked and it was found that it can be a potential source for disinfection in various hospitals, hotels, labs etc.
1.3 Chaganti, (2020). The objective of the study was to find the effects of Agnihotra on Air pollution. For this study, The Yajna experiment was done every year from 2012 to 2019 at different instances of the year near Atlanta in the state of Georgia, USA. The data about PM values before and after the Yajna were collected. All of them showed encouraging results regarding the effectiveness of Agnihotra as a solution to Air pollution.
1.4 Kumar et al., (2017). The objective of the study was to find the effects of Homa organic farming on growth, yield and quality parameters of Okra. For this purpose, a field experiment was conducted during kharif in 2012. Five plants were selected randomly and these samples were analyzed for their growth and yield, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrient at harvest stage. The data recorded was analyzed by “Analysis of variance” technique and “F” test of significance and it showed that homa treatments were superior in terms of growth, yield and quality. Thus, the present study demonstrates that Homa organic farming practices were better in terms of growth, yield and quality parameters.
1.5 Tuladhar et. al., (2019). The objective of the study was to find the effects of Agnihotra ash on drug-Resistant Escherichia coli in Water. The present experiment was conducted in sterile water inoculated with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli isolated from contaminated water. Nine sterile bottles with sterile water were inoculated with MDR E. coli suspension. The bottles were incubated at room temperature and after 24 hours of incubation, each of the bottles was used for bacterial count and load estimation by the membrane filter method and Most Probable Number (MPN) method. A similar experiment was performed on the third and fifth day of incubation. The load of bacteria was reduced remarkably on the fifth day with Agnihotra ash treatment. Thus, the present study showed encouraging results regarding the effectiveness of Agnihotra Ash on drug-Resistant Escherichia coli in Water.
1.6 Tewary & Mishra, (1997). The objective of the study was to find the effects of Agnihotra in reducing fungal load at small workplaces. For this study, petri plates were placed at the four corners and one at the centre in a closed room and exposed for 5 min. The colonies of fungal spores which appeared were counted. ‘Hawan samagri’ was then fumigated inside the same room and the fumes were allowed to remain inside for a period of 24 h. Another set of petri plates were exposed in a similar manner after fumigation, then the colonies were counted and the results showed a remarkable decrease in the number of colonies isolated from petri dishes exposed after fumigation. Thus, the present study showed encouraging results regarding the effectiveness of Agnihotra in reducing fungal load.
1.7 Mishra, (2016). The objective of the study was to find the impact of Agnihotra on antibiotic properties of Piper Nigrum. In present study, combined impact of plant extract and Agnihotra on growth of some pathogenic bacteria was studied. Piper nigrum extract has proved effective on both gram -ve as well as gram +ve bacteria and it was proved that Agnihotra conclusively helped in controlling growth of pathogenic bacteria. Hence Agnihotra treatment along with extract of Piper nigrum is suggested. Agnihotra Therapy is established as a scientific and safe way of treating various types of ailments, especially bacterial diseases. Thus, the present study showed encouraging results regarding the impact of Agnihotra on antibiotic properties of Piper Nigrum
1.8 Mukunda, et al., (2008). The objective of the study was to find the effects of agnihotra on airborne microorganisms. The sterile nutrient agar (NA) and Sabouraudís Dextrose agar (SDA) were exposed in a selected room for ten minutes before performing Agnihotra and colony count was recorded. The Agnihotra was performed at times of sunrise and sunset exactly in a pyramid shaped copper vessel and another set of plates were exposed 10 min and 20 min after performing Agnihotra and colony count was taken after incubation. A 63% reduction in bacterial colony and 91% reduction in fungal colony count was obtained after performing Agnihotra. Thus, it was concluded that Agnihotra was found to be very effective against Airspora.
1.9 Pachori et. al., (2013). The objective of the study was to find the effects of Agnihotra fumes on aeromicroflora. In the present study, the effect of Agnihotra fumes was investigated on the aeromicroflora of the laboratory. After the agnihotra there is decrease in growth response of aeromicroflora i.e. 43%, 30.84% and 56.07% for bacteria fungi and actinomycetes respectively. Thus, the present study showed encouraging results regarding the effectiveness of Agnihotra fumes on aeromicroflora.
1.10 Shivhare & Gour (2019). The objective of the study was to find the effects of Agnihotra in the management of atmosphere and health. The scientific studies conducted on various components of Hawan clearly demonstrates that Hawan was designed for multifaceted action to clean the environment as well as to cleanse the body from the toxins. Hawan fumes are not only used for the disinfection of air but also it can be environmentally oppressed for the physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual development based on nanotechnology of Hawan. So, Homa was found to be one of the most economical means of purifying environmental pollution. Thus, the present study showed encouraging results regarding the effectiveness of Agnihotra in the management of atmosphere and health.
1.11 Mamta, et al, (2018). The objective of the study was to find the impact of Yagya therapy on particulate matter. Two sets of studies were conducted. The air concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, CO2, temperature and humidity were recorded using a digital PM sampler a day before, on the day and till two days after the Yagya. The study showed a trend of decrease of PM2.5, PM10, and CO2 after performing Yagya inside the residences of 2 case studies. The present study introduced the Vedic technique-Yagya as a solution to reduce indoor air pollutants, specifically PM and CO2.