Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri, organized the prestigious Alva’s Dhanvantari Pooja Mahotsava with the objective of honouring eminent contributors in the field of Ayurveda and traditional healthcare. As part of the Alva’s Dhanvantari Pooja Mahotsava, a spiritually significant programme was organized at Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri, with the conduct of Śiṣyopanayana (initiation of students into the Ayurvedic tradition), followed by Dhanvantari Pūjā and Havana (Homa). The programme was further enriched with devotional Bhajans, creating a serene and inspiring atmosphere. At the conclusion of the rituals, Prasādam was distributed to all participants, marking the successful completion of the ceremonial proceedings.
The programme was conducted in the presence of distinguished academicians, clinicians, researchers, and administrators from various institutions. During the ceremony, selected scholars were conferred with the Alva’s Dhanvantari Award for their academic excellence and professional dedication to Dr. Narayan T Anchan, Head, Padibidri Anchan Pharmacy, Dr. Sanjay K.S., Principal, ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa and Dr. Seema Ranjith, Ayurvedic Wellness Centre Head, Thiruvananthapuram & Proud Alumni of AAMC. The dignitaries on the dais highlighted the importance of integrating traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern scientific approaches to enhance healthcare delivery. The awardees expressed their gratitude and shared insights from their academic and professional journeys, motivating students and young practitioners to pursue excellence in teaching, research, and patient care. The programme also provided a platform for academic interaction and professional networking among participants.