Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Acharya Devvrat Advocates Yoga and Natural Living at Naturopathy Festival
Imagine a big celebration all about staying healthy the natural way, like our ancestors did!
The Governor of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Acharya Devvrat, kicked off this festival in Ahmedabad.
Lots of people got together to do a special tree pose called Vrikshasana, put healthy mud on their faces, and take a sun bath all at the same time!
They even set records for this.
The Governor said that being healthy means having a healthy body, and we should live like nature wants us to, by eating good food and doing yoga.
He mentioned that long ago, wise people lived closely with nature and gave us amazing practices like yoga.
Now, many people get sick from diseases like cancer because we've moved away from nature and started using chemicals.
So, he's asking farmers to use natural ways to grow food to keep us and the earth healthy.
This festival is happening all over India to remind everyone about these old, good ways of living and healing.
Gujarat and Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat inaugurated the Naturopathy Day Festival in Ahmedabad, promoting yoga and natural healing.
A record-breaking event at Sabarmati Riverfront saw 685 participants perform 'Vrikshasana', apply mud packs, and sunbathe.
Governor Devvrat stressed the importance of aligning with nature's rhythm for health, urging a return to practices like yoga and natural farming.
The festival highlights the link between lifestyle diseases and the decline of natural living, advocating for chemical-free agriculture.
Nationwide events, including workshops and mass yoga sessions, will continue until November 18, organized by various groups in collaboration with government bodies.
- Who
- Acharya Devvrat, Gujarat and Maharashtra Governor, along with other dignitaries and participants.
- What
- Inaugurated the Naturopathy Day Festival, emphasizing yoga, natural living, and natural farming.
- When
- November 9, marking the start of a nationwide celebration until November 18.
- Where
- Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad.
- Why
- To promote health through natural healing practices, reconnect with ancient Indian wellness traditions, and address the rise of lifestyle diseases.
- Event Name
- Naturopathy Day Festival
- Inauguration Date
- November 9
- Celebration Period
- November 9 - November 18
- Location
- Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad
- Notable Participants
- Acharya Devvrat, Shishpal (Chairman, Gujarat State Yoga Board), Pratibha Jain (Ahmedabad Mayor), Hemanshu Sharma (NIN)
- World Records Achieved
- IEA Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records for simultaneous Vrikshasana, mud packs, and sun bath