CM Samrat Choudhary greets Bihar on Dhanvantari Jayanti
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On the auspicious occasion of Dhanvantari Jayanti, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended warm wishes to every resident of the state, invoking the blessings of the deity regarded as the father of Ayurveda and the god of health.
Posting on Friday, November 6, the Chief Minister wrote: 'Ayurved ke janak evam arogya ke devata Bhagwan Dhanvantari ji ki jayanti ke pavan avsar par samast pradeshvasiyon ko hardik badhai evam shubhkamnaen' — 'On the sacred occasion of the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda and the god of health, heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all residents of the state.' He added a prayer for the good health, happy life, and long life of all.
Who is Bhagwan Dhanvantari?
Bhagwan Dhanvantari is revered in Hindu tradition as the divine originator of Ayurveda — India's ancient system of medicine — and is worshipped as the deity of health and healing. His Jayanti falls in the days preceding Diwali, making it one of the culturally significant observances of the festive season across India.
Across Indian states, political leaders from all parties mark the day with public greetings, reflecting its deep resonance with communities that hold Ayurvedic traditions close. For Bihar, a state with a substantial rural population that continues to draw on traditional medicine, the observance carries both cultural and social weight.