Abstract
Even though many studies tested and found Hawan altering biome bykilling pathogenic bacteria, fungus, and viruses. Studies are required tofurther validate its effect on load of viruses, its infectivity and if it canreduce occurrence of flu-like illnesses and their complications. In viewof SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and its potential of community spread, oneof the measure to curtail community spread may be Indian traditionalmass fumigation technique of Hawan, which is considered as culturalpractice for health and well being by offering ingredients of medicinalvalues in to fire. Such processing of specific ingredients through fire isconsidered turning them to nano-particles and act to alter biome. Thispaper reviews existing research evidences and suggests future mode ofstudies on viruses. This also highlights dearth of research capacity forestimation of virus content from the open air samples and the need tostrengthen it through potential/ proposed technologies.
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