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11th Ayurveda Day Celebrated at Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi
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The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in New Delhi celebrated the 11th Ayurveda Day with events aimed at promoting traditional medicine, preventive healthcare, and healthy lifestyles. Activities included Dhanwantri Poojan, a 'Run for Ayurveda' involving staff and patients, an awareness lecture on Ayurvedic principles in contemporary healthcare, a press conference, and the distribution of medicinal plants to visiting patients to encourage conservation and appropriate use. The programme was coordinated by institute officials.