The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, launched a digital dialogue series named AyurVarta on 1 September 2026. AIIA is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, and the series was introduced ahead of the 11th Ayurveda Day, which falls on 23 September.
AyurVarta and AIIA
AyurVarta is a digital platform for discussions on Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine with roots in ancient Indian medical texts. The series is designed to present authentic knowledge, scientific perspectives, and contemporary applications of Ayurveda to a global audience.
Ayurveda Day and its Date
Ayurveda Day is observed annually on 23 September in India. The Government of India fixed 23 September as the date for Ayurveda Day after earlier observance on Dhanvantari Jayanti, which is linked with Dhanteras in the Hindu calendar.
Inaugural Episode and Theme
The inaugural episode of AyurVarta featured a dialogue between AIIA Director Professor (Vaidya) P. K. Prajapati and AIIA Dean (Ph.D.) Professor (Dr.) Mahesh Vyas. The episode discussed the question, “Why is Ayurveda Day celebrated on 23 September?”
Important Facts for Exams
- The All India Institute of Ayurveda functions under the Ministry of Ayush, which handles policy and promotion of traditional systems of medicine in India.
- Ayurveda Day is celebrated on 23 September, and the date is linked with the Autumnal Equinox.
- Dhanvantari is regarded in Hindu tradition as the deity associated with Ayurveda and medicine.
- The Autumnal Equinox occurs when day and night are nearly equal in duration in the Northern Hemisphere.
Concept of Balance in Ayurveda
Ayurveda places importance on balance among body, mind, and environment, and the Autumnal Equinox is associated with this principle. The date 23 September is used in official observance to connect Ayurveda with a fixed annual calendar date.
