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Indian Envoy Felicitates Ayurveda Experts at Beijing Wellness Event
The Indian Embassy in Beijing held a special day about Ayurveda, a traditional Indian wellness system.
The event took place on September 23, 2026.
Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami honored two Ayurveda experts, C K Shafeeque and Dhanwantari Jha.
The experts taught people about everyday wellness, stress relief and healthy sleep.
Some Chinese participants joined the workshops.
Visitors could also see yoga activities, Ayurvedic products and foods made with millet.
In Shanghai, the Indian Consulate held more Ayurveda activities during the month.
These events were meant to help people learn about Indian health and wellness traditions.
India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, felicitated Ayurveda practitioners C K Shafeeque and Dhanwantari Jha in Beijing.
The Indian Embassy held Ayurveda Day activities on September 23, 2026, including workshops on wellness, stress relief and healthy sleep.
Participants, including Chinese nationals, learned about Ayurvedic principles and practical wellness practices.
Yoga, Ayurveda, millet-based food and Ayurvedic product stalls showcased aspects of India’s traditional wellness practices.
The Indian Consulate in Shanghai separately marked Ayurveda through lectures and engagements with doctors and university students.
- Who
- India’s Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami, Ayurveda practitioners C K Shafeeque and Dhanwantari Jha, and participants including Chinese nationals.
- What
- The Indian Embassy in Beijing marked Ayurveda Day with workshops, demonstrations, stalls and the felicitation of two Ayurveda experts.
- Where
- The Indian Embassy in Beijing and the Indian Consulate in Shanghai, China.
- When
- September 23, 2026; the Shanghai Consulate held related activities over the preceding month.
- Why
- To promote and introduce India’s traditional wellness practices, including Ayurveda and yoga.
Key facts
- Main event
- Ayurveda Day activities at the Indian Embassy in Beijing
- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Ambassador
- Vikram Doraiswami, India’s Ambassador to China
- Honored practitioners
- C K Shafeeque and Dhanwantari Jha
- Workshop topics
- Basic Ayurveda, daily wellness care, stress relief and healthy sleep
- Additional activities
- Yoga, millet-based delicacies, Ayurvedic products and related Shanghai programs
Quotes
Indian mission in Beijing
The Indian Embassy in Beijing, which announced the Ayurveda Day observance on X.
“The Embassy of India, Beijing, observed Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026, celebrating India's ancient tradition of holistic health and wellness.”
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