Dhanwantari

The Centre on Monday defended the change in the National Medical Commission's logo to feature Dhanwantari -- the physicians of the Gods in Hindu mythology -- instead of a secular emblem, saying it was part of India's heritage.

About a year-and-a-half ago, the NMC decided on a logo with Dhanwantari as a representative of the god of medicine in our country following wider consultation, Dr Yogender Malik said.

Dhanteras 2023: Dhanwantari, the divine physician of the gods, holds a revered position in Hinduism.

The third Ayurveda Day was celebrated throughout the country on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti yesterday.

The Centre on Monday defended the change in the National Medical Commission's logo to feature Dhanwantari -- the physicians of the Gods in Hindu mythology -- instead of a secular emblem, saying it was part of India's heritage.

About a year-and-a-half ago, the NMC decided on a logo with Dhanwantari as a representative of the god of medicine in our country following wider consultation, Dr Yogender Malik said.

Dhanteras 2023: Dhanwantari, the divine physician of the gods, holds a revered position in Hinduism.

The third Ayurveda Day was celebrated throughout the country on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti yesterday.