REPORT: 11TH AYURVEDA DAY CELEBRATION
Introduction
The 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated in M.E.S.’s Matoshtri Ayurved College, Dhanore with great enthusiasm, featuring a series of educational, health, and awareness events from September 17 to September 23. As per NCISM The Ayurveda Day Celebrated with great enthusiasm. The celebration aimed to promote the principles of Ayurveda, community health, and social responsibility.
Detailed Report of Events:
17th September: Inauguration & Tree Plantation and reel competition organised by Dr. Gauri More (Assistant Professor of Samhita Siddhant) And Dr. Simran Kankate (Assistant Professor of Swasthavritta Depatment).
The formal inauguration of the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations was conducted by Principal of Matoshri Ayurved college, Dhanore Dr.Jyotee Badave. Following the inauguration by Director Respected Siddhant Darade a Tree Plantation drive was held on the campus premises to promote environmental sustainability and green health. Theme for reel competition is “AYURVEDA FOR HEALTHIER TOMMOROW”. And winner of competition is Pavan Rasave (2nd BAMS student of Matoshri Ayurved College).
18th September: Awareness Rally & Street Play: To create public awareness about Ayurveda and health, Department of Samhita Siddhant organized street play under the guidence of HOD Dr. Nandalal Pawar, assistant professor Dr. Gauri more and Mrs. Rohini More students organized a Rally through the local area. Additionally, an engaging Street Play (Pathanatya) on Ayurvedavatarana and Tridosha Siddhanta was performed by the students to convey essential healthcare messages to the public.
21st September: Fireless Cooking Stalls & Yoga Session: To highlight healthy eating habits, a “Cooking Without Fire” competition was organized by Swasthavritta department under the guidance of Dr. Sunil Kapse( HOD of Swasthavritta department) and Assistant professor Dr. Simran Kankate featuring various student-led food stalls displaying nutritious recipes like salad, sprout chat, blue tea. The day also featured a guided Yoga Session focusing on mental and physical well-being.
22nd September: Guest Lectures on Blood Donation: The main event commenced with the traditional Deepaprajwalan (lighting of the lamp) followed by Dhanwantari Stavan. Two guest lectures were delivered by eminent speakers:
- Neeta Patil: Delivered an insightful lecture on the significance and social impact of Blood Donation.
- Dr. Zaheer Chaudhari (Assistant Professor, Department of Rognidan): Conducted a technical session on Raktamokshan (Bloodletting therapy in Ayurveda), detailing its clinical utility and procedures.
23rd September: To mark the occasion of Ayurveda Day, a Blood Donation Camp was successfully organized by Sanjivani Blood Bank under the guidence of Neeta patil mam, Dr. Prasad kadam (HOD of Rognidan) and Assistant Professor Witnessing enthusiastic participation from students and staff. Arround 30 volunteers donate blood. Also health checkup camp was organized in Matoshri ayurveda hospital by Dr. Sonam dhiwar(Assi. Professor of Kayachikitsa dept.) and Dr. Rushikesh Wajurkar (Assi. Professor of Kayachikitsa dept.). Arround 80 patients take benefit of camp.
23rd September: On the occasion of Ayurveda Day , Matoshri Ayurved college, Dhanore organized a Body Painting Competition on 23rd September 2026 in the Seminar Hall(Department of Rachana Sharir) Under the guidence of HOD Dr. Nitin Jamadade and Assistant professor Dr. Samiksha Tarachand.
The competition was conducted from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Students participated enthusiastically and showcased their creativity, anatomical knowledge, and artistic skills through body painting. Arround 50 students participated in competition within those Winner of the competition is Srushti Nikam ( 1st year BAMS student of Matoshri Ayurved college, Dhanore).
The activity provided students with an innovative and engaging method of learning and understanding anatomical structures. The competition was conducted successfully with active participation and enthusiasm among the students.
Conclusion: The week-long celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day concluded successfully under the guidence of Dr. Jyotee Badave (Principal of Matoshri Ayurved college, Dhanore) programme organiser Dr. Gauri More (Nodal officer of Ayurveda Day) and Dr. Simran Kankate (Assistant Professor of Swasthavritta department) achieving its goal of creating health awareness, fostering clinical learning, and serving the community through social initiatives like blood donation.
