Dhanwantari Jayanti, Wellness Day being observed with variety of events
Summary
Dhanwantari Jayanti and Wellness Day are being observed across Nepal with worship and a range of programmes in hospitals, campuses and Ayurveda-related institutions. Officials say demand for Ayurvedic medicines has risen fourfold in recent times.
Key Points
- Dhanwantari Jayanti and Wellness Day are being celebrated nationwide with a variety of programmes today.
- The day commemorates Lord Dhanwantari, regarded as the originator of Ayurveda, and is observed on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi.
- Events are being held at institutions including Singha Durbar Vaidhyakhana, Ayurveda Hospital Nardevi, Ayurveda Hospital Kirtipur, Ayurveda Campus Dang and Herbs Production and Processing Company Limited in Koteshwor.
- Officials say demand for Ayurvedic medicines has increased fourfold in recent times.
