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VOL. 9, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Chemical analysis and cultural significance of Havan samvidha plants used in Kumaun
Authors
Archana Kandpal, Balwant Kumar
Abstract
Religious rituals hold significant importance in Indian culture, often
imbuing daily activities with spiritual meaning. One such ritual is Havan,
also known as Agnihotra, Homa, or Yagya, which uses specific wood pieces (Samvidha)
based on Vedic knowledge. A study in Kumaun Himalaya identified 18 plant
species from 16 genera and 13 families used for Havan Samvidha. Plain region
(Haldwani) had the highest diversity with six species, followed by Bageshwar
hill valley (five), and temperate areas like Almora and Someshwar with three
and two species, respectively. In hilly areas, Pinus roxburghii (pine)
and Cedrus deodara (deodar) are commonly used, while mango wood
dominates in the plains and valleys due to its market availability. Temperate
zones rely on local woods, while valley and Terai residents benefit from
market-supplied varieties. The study also documented these plants chemical
properties, medicinal uses, and cultural significance, preserving specimens for
future reference.
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Pages:125-131
How to cite this article:
Archana Kandpal, Balwant Kumar "Chemical analysis and cultural significance of Havan samvidha plants used in Kumaun". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 125-131
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