Celebrations of 5th Ayurveda Day – 2020  

Celebrations of 5th Ayurveda Day – 2020   The Consulate General of India, Shanghai  celebrated the 5th Ayurveda Day on  Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) on 13th November, 2020. To mark the occasion, a Health and Wellness Seminar  was organised at Consulate Conference Hall.  The event was held both in online and offline mode.  Medical practitioners  from the fields of modern and alternative system of  medicine, medical research scholars, university students, yoga and meditation experts  participated in the event.

The event started with Bharatnatyam dance based on Dhanvantri Vandana, performed by an Indian student followed by views of the experts on different aspects of Ayurveda. A Quiz on Ayurveda was also organized by Shanghai based Indian students.

The Seminar  covered various aspects of Ayurveda such as its origin, constitution and inner balance of life including balancing of three principle energies (Vata, Kapha and Pitta) of the body, Ayurvedic diet and cooking, and way forward for Ayurvedic system of medicines. The speakers highlighted the growing acceptance and adoption of Ayurvedic practices  all over the world.  They also shared their personal experience on Ayurveda. The Seminar  covered various aspects of Ayurveda such as its origin, constitution and inner balance of life including balancing of three principle energies (Vata, Kapha and Pitta) of the body, Ayurvedic diet and cooking, and way forward for Ayurvedic system of medicines. The speakers highlighted the growing acceptance and adoption of Ayurvedic practices  all over the world.  They also shared their personal experience on Ayurveda.  The event ended with the felicitation of participants and prize distribution to quiz winners. The event witnessed a overwhelming response from members of Indian community, Medical experts and students,  who participated  from all over the world including  India and China.  In addition, the Consulate General of India Shanghai regularly shared info-graphics with associated texts on social media. 

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