The social media is abuzz with pictures and videos from the much-awaited Maha Kumbh Mela, igniting all kinds of religious enthusiasm in the devotees. This congregation allows millions to immerse themselves in the holy waters of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati, which symbolises the idea of purification of the soul. It is not only a spiritual gathering, but a testament of India’s rich culture and traditional practices.
Among the many organisations that made this event a possibility is the Ministry of AYUSH that has taken the responsibility of introducing a range of initiates in order to ensure the physical and mental well-being of the millions of attendees.
Amalgamation Of Traditional Wisdom And Modern Care
"This event is an opportunity to showcase the power of traditional AYUSH systems in health, and it is our privilege to integrate these practices in daily life to enrich the experience of the devotees.", said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State, Ministry of AYUSH, who was recently in Prayagraj to review the arrangements.
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As per Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, a range of services have been introduced for all the visitors that includes yoga camps, mobile healthcare units, day and night multi-OPD clinics, etc. For the attendees, AYUSH ministry will also initiate free distribution of the medicines to cater everyone’s needs.
Key Initiatives By AYUSH At Maha Kumbh
In order to provide comprehensive health services to the devotees, the Ministry of AYUSH has gone the extra mile to ensure that all the initiatives are rooted in traditional Indian medicine. Here’s a closer look at it:
Yoga Camps For Overall Well-Being
While keeping into account the overall physical and mental well-being of the devotees, multiple yoga camps have been set up throughout the Mela grounds. A bunch of trained yoga instructors have been appointed to make sure that the attendees get to focus on enhancing balance, mindfulness and find inner peace.
Mobile Healthcare Units
Throughout the extensive Mela grounds, the ministry has deployed fully equipped healthcare units. These units are equipped to deal with every kind of medical situation, whether it’s a minor ailment or a more complex issue.
Day And Night Multi-OPD Clinic
In a massive congregation of people like such, a medical emergency is an inevitable situation. In order to deal with all kinds of healthcare needs of the attendees, 24x7 Multi-OPD clinics have been set up across the Mela grounds. These clinics provide personalised consultation and majorly rely on Indian practises like yoga, ayurveda, unani and homeopathic medicine for treatment.
Bottomline
Apart from being a celebration of spirituality and human quest for the divine, Maha Kumch is also a testament to the idea of committing to preserving and prompting India’s ancient health systems. With the Ministry of AYUSH at the frontlines, this amalgamation of traditional wisdom with modern care will leave a lasting impact on the minds of the millions of devotees who will be attending this historic event.