Monday, October 24, 2011

Dhanwantri Jayanti celebrated in Jammu

The Bhagwan Dhanwantri -the God of Health and Longevity Jayanti was celeberated with full charam and enthusiasm today and in this connection functions were held at different places throughout Jammu region.

Indigenous Medicines Organization (IMO) today organized a function to commemorate the jayanti of Lord Dhanwantri. On the occasion, Dr C D Thapa, patron of the organization was the chief guest who paid floral tributes to Lord Dhanwantri.

He stressed upon to follow the path shown by Lord Dhanwantri and serve the ailing humanity selflessly with the spirit of dedication. Among others who spoke were Dr KK Gandotra, president of the Association, Dr Mahesh Sharma, general secretary, Dr Narayan Dutt, Dr Som Dutt, Dr K K Kapoor, Dr Ashok Sharma, Dr Rohit Gupta, etc.

Vishwa Ayurved Parishad (VAP) and Arogya Bharti organized week-long health awareness programme on the eve of Dhanwantri Jayanti at Bal Niketan, Ved Mandir Amphalla. The function was presided over by Dr Subash Gupta, president, Arogya Bharti while swami Hriday Giri Ji was the chief guest. Dr Gautam Mengi, Principal, Dental College delivered the key address. Dr Arun Jandial while narrating the significance of the day recalled the medical ethics of those days when motivation of the doctors used to be relieving the suffering with a spirit of service and not material gains, fame, etc. Dr Govind Ram Gupta, president, VAP also addressed the gathering. Dr Sujata Sathoo, general secretary, VAP, conducted the proceedings of the function and Dr Jatinder Gupta, organizing secretary, VAP presented vote of thanks.

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