New Delhi, May 15 -- The Government of India has made a significant change by officially designating 23rd September as Ayurveda Day each year. This decision, announced in a Gazette Notification on 23rd March 2025, shifts the observance from the previously variable date of Dhanteras, which depends on the lunar calendar.

Ayurveda Day has been celebrated annually to highlight Ayurveda as a scientific and holistic medical system essential for preventive healthcare and wellness. Previously, this observance coincided with Dhanteras, a festival in the Hindu month of Kartik, typically falling in October or November. However, the fluctuating date of Dhanteras made it challenging to have a consistent yearly celebration of Ayurveda Day.

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