National Ayurveda Day 2023, Theme, History, Significance

National Ayurveda Day 2023

National Ayurveda Day 2023 will be celebrated internationally in about 100 countries on November 10, 2023. The Ministry of Ayush will organize the event globally with the support of all the ministries of the country. The Ministry of Ayush held a meeting of various ministries to ensure the successful organization of National Ayurveda Day. Presiding over the meeting, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said that National Ayurveda Day should be organized as a national program with the cooperation and support of all the ministries of the country, as per the vision of our Prime Minister.

National Ayurveda Day is Celebrated on Which Date?

National Ayurveda Day is celebrated in India on the Dhanvantari Jayanti, which falls on the Dhanteras day of the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated to promote and globalise Ayurveda as one of the most ancient and holistic approaches to medicine globally. National Ayurveda Day is an opportunity to learn more about Ayurveda and its benefits and to promote its use as a complementary and alternative medicine system. Various events are held across India on this day, including free health camps, seminars, and exhibitions.

National Ayurveda Day 2023 Theme

The theme of the 8th National Ayurveda Day 2023 celebration is “Ayurveda for One Health” with the tagline “Ayurveda for everyone on every day’. The Ministry of Ayush aims to explore the potential of Ayurveda in promoting the well-being of not only humans, but also the environment, plants, and animals. Therefore, the theme chosen for the 8th Ayurveda Day is “Ayurveda for One Health.”

The theme of “Ayurveda for One Health” aligns with India’s G20 Presidency theme of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, which means “The World is One Family”. The tagline for Ayurveda Day 2023 is “Ayurveda for everyone on every day” (Har din har kisi ke liye Ayurveda), which emphasizes the importance of Ayurveda for the well-being of all living beings and the environment.

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It is based on the belief that the human body is a microcosm of the universe and that health is achieved when the body is in balance with nature. Ayurveda uses a variety of therapies to promote health and well-being, including herbal medicine, massage, yoga, and diet. Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health that takes into account the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being. It is based on the following principles:

• The body is made up of three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha. Each dosha is associated with a different set of physical and emotional characteristics.
• Health is achieved when the doshas are in balance.
• The disease is caused by an imbalance of the doshas.
• Ayurveda treatments are designed to restore balance to the doshas and promote health and well-being.

Benefits of Ayurveda

Ayurveda can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Digestive problems
• Respiratory problems
• Skin problems
• Mental health problems
• Chronic diseases

National Ayurveda Day History

National Ayurveda Day was first celebrated in India on October 28, 2016, on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti, which is the birthday of Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of medicine. The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) chose Dhanwantari Jayanti to celebrate Ayurveda Day as this day marks the birth anniversary of the god of Ayurveda.

The Ministry of AYUSH organizes various events on National Ayurveda Day to promote Ayurveda and its benefits. These events include free health camps, seminars, and exhibitions. The Ministry also encourages people to learn more about Ayurveda and its practices on this day.

National Ayurveda Day is an important occasion to raise awareness about the value of Ayurveda in improving health and daily life. Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that has been practised for centuries in India. It is based on the belief that the human body is a microcosm of the universe and that health is achieved when the body is in balance with nature. Ayurveda uses a variety of therapies to promote health and well-being, including herbal medicine, massage, yoga, and diet.

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