World Ayurveda Day 2025 Highlights People and Planet Focus

World Ayurveda Day 2025 marks a major milestone as, for the first time, the observance will take place on a fixed date, September 23 each year, following a notification issued by the Ministry of Ayush earlier this year. Since its inception nearly a decade ago, Ayurveda Day has been celebrated annually, but this shift provides the observance with a permanent place in the global calendar. This year’s theme, “Ayurveda for People and Planet,” emphasizes Ayurveda’s contribution not only to individual health but also to environmental sustainability and collective well-being.

Ayurveda, rooted in the Vedas, is among the world’s oldest living health traditions. It emphasizes prevention, balance of body and mind, and alignment with natural law. The system’s global relevance continues to expand. According to Fortune Business Insights, the Ayurveda market was valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 21.1 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 13.3 percent. The World Health Organization includes Ayurveda within its Traditional Medicine Strategy, with more than 170 member states reporting the use of traditional medicine in their health systems. The Ministry of Ayush has reinforced this momentum by prioritizing research, clinical validation, and international collaborations to strengthen Ayurveda’s standing worldwide.

The modern revival of Ayurveda owes much to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who in the late 20th century collaborated with India’s foremost Vaidyas to restore the system’s authenticity and integrity. He emphasized standardization, training, and scientific validation, reintroducing Panchakarma centers internationally, reviving pulse diagnosis (Nadi Vigyan), and bringing classical herbal formulations back into mainstream use. His efforts helped position Ayurveda not only as India’s heritage but as a universal science of health.

Dr. Tony Nader, neuroscientist and successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, said, “Ayurveda is not only an ancient Indian system of medicine — it is a timeless science of life. Rooted in the Vedas, it provides profound knowledge on how to live in harmony with natural law. From personalized nutrition and seasonal cleansing to mind–body integration, Ayurveda offers practical solutions urgently needed in today’s world. On this first fixed-date World Ayurveda Day, we are reminded that true health lies in balance — within ourselves and with our environment.”

Scientific validation continues to reinforce Ayurveda’s relevance. Peer-reviewed studies on Panchakarma therapies have shown measurable reductions in toxins, while the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have included Transcendental Meditation — a Vedic practice aligned with Ayurvedic principles — in their guidelines for managing hypertension.

As the world observes World Ayurveda Day 2025, the day not only honors a 5,000-year-old heritage but also underlines Ayurveda’s expanding role in preventive and integrative health for the future.