Date: 16th September 2025
Venue: Ashirwad Lawns, Calicut
Sri Subramanya Ayurvedic Nursing Home is proud to celebrate its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of dedicated service in Ayurvedic healthcare. Founded in 1972 by the visionary Thekkayil Rajaratnam Vaidyar, the Nursing Home continues to uphold the healing traditions of a 400-year-old family lineage, blending timeless Ayurvedic wisdom with modern standards of care.
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Honoring a Lifetime of Service
A Reception Committee will honor our respected Chief Physician, Rajaratnam Vaidyar, for completing an extraordinary 60 years of clinical practice. His compassionate service and clinical excellence stand as a guiding light for generations of practitioners and patients.
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Saluting the Legends of Ayurveda
As part of the celebration, six senior physicians will also be felicitated for their immense contributions to the field:
- Dr. Aryadevi
- Dr. P. V. Ravindran
- Dr. Ravindranath
- Dr. C. P. Narayanan
- Dr. A. P. Haridasan
- Dr. Bhavadasan Nambuthiri
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Celebrating the Next Generation
In recognition of the bright future of Ayurveda, the First Rank Holder in Kerala in the recent BAMS Examination will also be honored. This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to nurturing young Ayurvedic talent and inspiring the next generation of healers.
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Launch of Ātmanuṣṭāna by Dr. Sanand Ratnam Thekkayil
The Golden Jubilee event will also witness the release of Ātmanuṣṭāna, a new book authored by Dr. Sanand Ratnam Thekkayil, focusing on Dinacharya (daily routines) and Ritucharya (seasonal routines) as practical disciplines for sustainable health.
We are privileged that the book will be released by the Hon’ble District Collector, Snehal Kumar, IAS. The launch is aligned with the 10th Ayurveda Day (23rd September 2025) and its theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet.”
This publication is both a contribution to the Golden Jubilee and a reaffirmation of Ayurveda’s role in nurturing human health while safeguarding ecological balance – echoing the vision of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
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Inauguration of KARVA AYURVEDA
On this special occasion, the Hon’ble District Collector Snehil Kumar, IAS, will also inaugurate our new initiative – KARVA AYURVEDA, a project dedicated to expanding authentic Ayurvedic care, preventive health, and wellness programs to a wider community.
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The Golden Jubilee Evening
The celebrations at Ashirwad Lawns, Calicut, will feature:
- Felicitation of Chief Physician Rajaratnam Vaidyar for 60 years of clinical excellence.
- Honoring of Senior Physicians for their life-long contributions.
- Recognition of Kerala’s First Rank Holder in the BAMS Examination.
- Release of Ātmanuṣṭāna by Dr. Sanand Ratnam Thekkayil, launched by District Collector Snehil Kumar, IAS.
- Inauguration of KARVA AYURVEDA by the District Collector.
- Cultural Programs and Community Reflections on Ayurveda’s role in sustainable health.
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Looking Ahead
As we mark 50 years of institutional service and 60 years of clinical excellence, we renew our commitment to authentic Ayurveda – blending tradition, research, and innovation for the well-being of people and the planet.
We warmly invite you to join us at Ashirwad Lawns, Calicut, on 16th September 2025, for this historic celebration of Ayurveda.
