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Ayurveda Day

15-05-2025

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The Government of India has declared that Ayurveda Day will now be observed annually on 23rd September, starting from 2025.

Why 23rd September?

The date23rd September coincides with the autumnal equinox, whenday and night are nearly equal.

This event representsbalance in nature, aligning with theAyurvedic principle of equilibriumamongbody, mind, and spirit.

Thesymbolism of cosmic balancesupports the holistic philosophy of Ayurveda, making the equinox apowerful metaphorfor natural harmony and health.

What is Ayurveda?

The term‘Ayurveda’ is derived from ‘Ayu’ (life) and ‘Veda’ (knowledge), meaning the“science of life.”

Ayurveda deals withall forms of lifeand is divided into:

oNara Ayurveda– focused onhuman life and health,

oSatva Ayurveda– deals withanimal health and diseases,

oVriksha Ayurveda– focused onplant growth, health, and diseases.

Ayurveda is not just asystem of medicinebut also aphilosophy of livingaimed atpositive health and spiritual growth.

Structure and Practice of Ayurveda

Ayurveda has both preventive and curative elements, with therapies adapted toindividual, climatic, and environmental needs.

Preventive aspectsinclude:Strict hygiene protocols,lifestyle discipline, andseasonal regimens.

Curative aspectsinvolve:Herbal remedies,dietary therapy,external applications, andphysiotherapy.

Ayurveda advocates forpersonalised treatment, customised to theprakriti (constitution)andimbalances (doshas)of each individual.

TheIndian Medical Council Act of 1971provides formal recognition toAyurveda, Unani, and Siddha systems, ensuringstandardisation and regulation.