India Observes Ayurveda Day on 02 November 2021
- In India, the ‘Ayurveda Day’ is observed every year on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). Dhanvantari is the Hindu god of medicine
- The day was declared by the Ministry of AYUSH, in 2016, to focus on the strengths of Ayurveda and its unique treatment principles.
- In 2021, India is observing the 6th National Ayurveda Day on 02 November 2021.
- The theme of the 2021 National Ayurveda Day is Ayurveda for Poshana (Nutrition).