Bareilly: A public awareness rally and yoga session were organised at Gandhi Udyan in Bareilly to mark the 11th Ayurveda Day. Bareilly MP Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar and District Magistrate Avinash Singh inaugurated the programme by garlanding a portrait of Lord Dhanvantari and lighting the ceremonial lamp.
The programme began with a yoga session led by Dr Garima Singh. More than 500 participants, including students of Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College and Gangasheel Ayurvedic Medical College, departmental medical officers, employees and yoga instructors, took part.
Addressing the gathering, Gangwar said Ayurveda should be incorporated into daily life as it can support both physical well-being and relief from mental stress. The District Magistrate highlighted the Ayurvedic concept of balancing Vata, Pitta and Kapha and stressed the importance of healthy lifestyle, balanced nutrition, natural therapies and regular yoga.
The awareness rally was flagged off by the MP and District Magistrate from Gandhi Udyan. Participants marched through Chowki Chauraha and returned to the park, raising slogans highlighting the importance of Ayurveda.
Dr Manju Singh, District Homoeopathic Medical Officer, and Dr Qurtul Ain Zehra Zaidi, Regional Unani Officer, also spoke about the significance of traditional systems of medicine. Programme in-charge Dr Vivek Kumar Mishra explained the relevance of Ayurveda in everyday life.
Ayurveda Day programmes, including Dhanvantari worship, seminars and medical camps, were also organised at all 53 Ayurvedic hospitals in the district to spread awareness about Ayurveda, healthy living and the importance of medicinal plants.
