National Ayurveda Day

The National Ayurveda Day is celebrated every year on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) since 2016.

Ayurveda is perceived as one of the most ancient and well documented system of medicine equally relevant in modern times. Its holistic approach whether for healthy individuals or for diseased ones remains unparalleled. Prevention of disease and promotion of health is the main aim of Ayurveda. Lord Dhanvantari is considered as divine propagator of Ayurveda. He is conferred with the virtues of granting health and wealth. Therefore, Dhanvantari Jayanti was preferred for celebration of Ayurveda Day to nationalize this system of medicine which can prove to be a cornerstone for its ultimate globalization.

Objectives of Ayurveda Day

• An attempt to further promote Ayurveda into mainstream
• Focus on strengths of Ayurveda and its unique treatment principles.
• Reduce the burden of disease and related morbidity and mortality by utilizing the potential of Ayurveda.
• Exploring the potential of Ayurveda to contribute towards National health policy & National Health programmes.
• Create a sense of awareness in today's generation and promote Ayurvedic principles of healing in society.

National Ayurveda Day logo

The logo for the National Ayurveda Day has the following elements.

• The silhouette of lord Dhanwantari in the centre of the logo represents the lord of Medicine.
• The five petals in logo symbolize Pancha Mahabhuta and three circles beneath signify Vata, Ptta, Kapha, the fundamental principles of Ayurveda.
• An oval leaf encircling the elements depicts the essence of healing through Nature based on these fundamental principles.

National Ayurveda Day 2023

In 2023, Ayurveda Day is being observed on 10th November 2023.  The theme is in alignment with the theme of India’s G20 Presidency ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, and the focal theme for Ayurveda day-2023 has been decided as ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ with Tag line ‘Ayurveda for everyone on every day’ i.e., ‘Har din har kisi ke liye Ayurveda’ focusing on human-animal-plant-environment interface.”

Ayurveda, the original healthcare tradition of humanity, is not just a medical system, but a manifestation of our symbiotic relationship with nature. It is a well-documented systems of healthcare, wherein prevention of disease and promotion of health are both given due consideration.

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush is the coordinating agency for the Ayurveda Day programs in 2023 along with its 30 units spread across the country.

The celebrations would be in collaboration with all the Ministries and departments of Government of India so that every person of the nation is  made aware of traditional system of medicine with the aim of 3Js – Jan Sandesh, Jan Bhagidari, and Jan Aandolan. 

The theme has been selected with focus on promoting Agro-Ayurveda, promoting health by empowering and encouraging people for self-participation, and enthusing professionals for harnessing potential of Ayurveda. It involves a spectrum of areas focusing on sustainable agriculture, human, animal, plant, forest, and aquaculture health, food safety, etc. The theme is focused on three main fields: Ayurveda for Farmers, Ayurveda for Students and Ayurveda for Public.

Source : Ministry of AYUSH