Hyderabad: National Ayurveda Day 2023 is expected to be celebrated worldwide in around 100 countries on November 10, 2023, organized by the Ministry of Ayush with the collaboration of all national ministries.
The event is intended to be a national programme, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as highlighted by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, during a meeting of different ministries. The 8th Ayurveda Day will focus on the theme “Ayurveda for everyone, every day”.
Celebrated on Dhanvantari Jayanti, which corresponds to the Dhanteras day of the Hindu calendar, National Ayurveda Day urges people to promote and globalize Ayurveda as an ancient and holistic medical approach. This occasion provides an opportunity to learn more about Ayurveda, its benefits and advocates for its use as a system of complementary and alternative medicine. The day is marked by various events in India including free health camps, seminars and exhibitions.
Ayurveda, a traditional medical system that originated more than 5,000 years ago in India, is based on the belief that the human body reflects the universe and achieves health through balance with nature. Using therapies such as herbal medicine, massage, yoga and diet, Ayurveda takes a holistic approach taking into account the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of well-being.
Key principles include balancing the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha), restoring health through balancing the doshas, attributing illness to imbalance of the doshas, and treatments designed to restore health. balance and improve well-being.
The benefits of Ayurveda extend beyond treating specific conditions to encompass a broader spectrum of benefits, including its connection to nature, disease prevention, stress relief, improved digestion and absorption, discipline, peace, happiness and longevity.
Why National Ayurveda Day?
- Promoting Ayurveda into the mainstream: Focus on integrating Ayurveda into traditional healthcare practices.
- Highlighting the advantages and principles of treatment: Highlighting the unique strengths and treatment principles of Ayurveda.
- Reduce the burden of disease: Aim to reduce the burden of disease, morbidity and mortality by harnessing the potential of Ayurveda.
- Contribute to national health policy: Explore the potential contribution of Ayurveda to national health policies and programs.
- To raise awareness : To create awareness among the current generation and uphold the principles of Ayurvedic healing in the society.
National Ayurveda Day 2023 signifies a concerted effort to promote Ayurveda, emphasizing its principles and benefits. The event aligns with the broader goals of integrating Ayurveda into mainstream healthcare, reducing the burden of disease and raising awareness of its holistic healing principles.
