Chennai: Siddha system of medicine is one of the oldest codified traditions of healthcare originated in the Indian sub-continent with many intricate, novel therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities. The fundamentals and principles largely rely upon Panchabootham, taste and three humours. It enjoys state patronage as part of the officially recognized Ayush systems and caters to considerable proportion of population through public and private health care facilities
Ministry of Ayush observes Siddha Day on eve of Agathiyar’s birthday every year, which falls during the Ayilyam star of Margazhi Month. This year, the Fifth Siddha Day celebration on “Strength of Siddha Medicine for Communicable Diseases” has been jointly organized by Central Council for Research in Siddha, National Institute of Siddha and Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu on 23rd December 2021. Prior to this major event, many other Pre-Siddha Day activities have been organized at several other Peripheral Institutes since the last two months. The Participants of the event included esteemed dignitaries, Siddha Doctors, Faculty members and Students from various colleges including Siddha Medical Colleges.
(Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Nandambakkam, 23rd December, 2021)
The auspicious occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Honourable Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Ayush & Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Guests of Honor, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Honorable Minister of State, Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Women and Child Development, Shri. Maa. Subramanian, Honourable Minister of Health & Family Welfare Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, with their esteemed presence. The event was presided over by Dr. Manoj Nesari, Advisor Ayurveda, Shri Pramod Kumar Pathak, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Development, Government of Tamilnadu, Shri. S. Ganesh, Director and Shri. P. Parthibhan, Joint Director, Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu as special invitees.
23rd December 2021
Chennai: Siddha system of medicine is one of the oldest codified traditions of healthcare originated in the Indian sub-continent with many intricate, novel therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities. The fundamentals and principles largely rely upon Panchabootham, taste and three humours. It enjoys state patronage as part of the officially recognized Ayush systems and caters to considerable proportion of population through public and private health care facilities
Ministry of Ayush observes Siddha Day on eve of Agathiyar’s birthday every year, which falls during the Ayilyam star of Margazhi Month. This year, the Fifth Siddha Day celebration on “Strength of Siddha Medicine for Communicable Diseases” has been jointly organized by Central Council for Research in Siddha, National Institute of Siddha and Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu on 23rd December 2021. Prior to this major event, many other Pre-Siddha Day activities have been organized at several other Peripheral Institutes since the last two months. The Participants of the event included esteemed dignitaries, Siddha Doctors, Faculty members and Students from various colleges including Siddha Medical Colleges.
(Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Nandambakkam, 23rd December, 2021)
The auspicious occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Honourable Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Ayush & Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Guests of Honor, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Honorable Minister of State, Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Women and Child Development, Shri. Maa. Subramanian, Honourable Minister of Health & Family Welfare Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, with their esteemed presence. The event was presided over by Dr. Manoj Nesari, Advisor Ayurveda, Shri Pramod Kumar Pathak, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Development, Government of Tamilnadu, Shri. S. Ganesh, Director and Shri. P. Parthibhan, Joint Director, Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy, Government of Tamil Nadu as special invitees.