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| Paper Title: | Sacred Trees in Hindu Texts: A Scientific Review of Ecological Benefits Described in the Skanda Purana |
| Authors Name: | Dr. Vemuganti Varaprasad Rao , Dr. S. Geetha , Dr. Koppula Sampath |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2512010 |
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| Abstract: | The Skanda Purana, one of the largest Mahāpurāṇas, contains extensive descriptions of sacred trees and their ecological, medicinal, and spiritual benefits. This review examines these scriptural references scientifically, correlating ancient ecological wisdom with modern environmental research. The Purana highlights key sacred trees such as Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Bilva (Aegle marmelos), and Tulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), attributing to them roles in purifying air, regulating climate, supporting biodiversity, and improving human health. Recent scientific studies support these scriptural claims: sacred trees are known to sequester significant amounts of CO₂, release oxygen at high rates, moderate microclimates through canopy shade and transpiration, improve soil microbial activity, and host diverse species of birds, insects, and pollinators. The review integrates graphical datasuch as CO₂ absorption and biodiversity indices with scriptural citations to demonstrate convergence between traditional ecological knowledge and contemporary environmental science. This study concludes that Skanda Purana contains valuable ecological insights that align with modern sustainability principles and offers a foundation for applying traditional knowledge to contemporary conservation practices, including sacred-grove preservation and climate-resilient ecological planning. |
| Keywords: | Sacred Trees, Skanda Purana, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Biodiversity Conservation, Carbon Sequestration, Medicinal Plants, Sacred Groves. |
| Cite Article: | "Sacred Trees in Hindu Texts: A Scientific Review of Ecological Benefits Described in the Skanda Purana", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.a61-a76, December-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2512010.pdf |
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