Agnihotra is performed at sunrise and sunset, ideally during the exact time of the sunrise or sunset. It involves the offering of specific ingredients into a small copper pyramid-shaped container called a "agnihotra pot." The ingredients typically include cow dung, ghee (clarified butter), and rice, which are ignited using a small fire.The smoke produced during the ritual is believed to have a cleansing effect on the environment by neutralizing harmful pollutants and pathogens. Some people also use the ash from Agnihotra as a natural fertilizer for plants.