Best Paper & Best Poster Awards Announced at International Ayurveda Conference, Bengaluru
The Ayush Darpan Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Himayu Care, successfully organized the International Conference & Workshop on Marma Therapy, Nadi Pariksha, and Viddha Agnikarma in India’s IT hub — Bengaluru.
The event witnessed an overwhelming academic response with over 100 research papers and posters submitted from across the country.
A jury panel comprising Dr. Jayashri, Dr. Priyarajan Tiwari, Dr. Manjula, and Dr. Deepti evaluated all submissions and selected the best entries for presentation.
🏅 Best Paper & Best Poster Awards
⭐ Best Paper Award
- Dr. Karthika Kovaram
“Varmam Therapy for ADHD: A Primary Prognosis – A Case Report”
was honored with the Best Paper Award for her outstanding research contribution.
⭐ Best Poster Award
- Dr. Praveen Sri
“Effect of Siddha Varmam Therapy in Hearing Loss – A Case Report”
won the Best Poster Award, earning appreciation from the entire jury panel.
In addition, the papers and posters presented by Dr. Hariprashanth, Dr. Mithun R, and Dr. Sharyu Dake were also highly appreciated for their quality and clinical insights.
🎤 Keynote & Guest Lectures
The conference featured enriching academic sessions delivered by distinguished national and international speakers:
🔸 Prof. K. K. Pandey (Banaras Hindu University)
Delivered a powerful Keynote Address on
“New Dimensions of Palliative Care and Scope of Ayurveda”,
which received enthusiastic response from participants.
🔸 Vaidya Hemlata Sharma (Singapore)
Presented an insightful Guest Lecture on
“Role of Ayurveda in the Digital Age & the Relationship Between Mahabhoota and Marma Concepts.”
🔸 Vaidya Rajan Patankar (Mumbai)
Shared valuable perspectives on Sookshma (Micro) Herbal Formulations, highlighting their therapeutic potential.
🌟 Event Highlights
*Hands-on workshops on Marma Therapy, Nadi Pariksha & Viddha Agnikarma
*More than 100 research works submitted from various states
*Participation from international Ayurveda scholars
*Platform for clinicians, researchers & students to exchange ideas
*Recognition of innovative clinical case studies
