Pathyaparvan - Nutrived 2026: Nutritional Week Celebration
Organized by: Department of Swasthavritta
The Department of Swasthavritta successfully organized “Pathyaparvan – Nutrived 2026”, a Nutritional Week Celebration aimed at promoting awareness about Ayurvedic Pathya Ahara (wholesome and suitable diet), balanced nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices among students and the wider community.
The initiative was based on the fundamental Ayurvedic principle that food is not merely a means of satisfying hunger but serves as the foundation for the promotion and preservation of health. Through a series of educational and interactive activities, the programme highlighted the importance of appropriate dietary practices in maintaining health and preventing lifestyle-related disorders.
Recipe Competition – A Grand Success
A major highlight of the celebration was the Recipe Competition, which received an enthusiastic response from the students. The competition witnessed:
56 innovative recipe entries
224 student participants
Students presented a wide range of nutritious, balanced and Pathya-based recipes developed in accordance with Ayurvedic dietary principles. The competition provided an excellent platform for students to demonstrate their creativity while applying their understanding of nutrition and Ayurveda in practical food preparation.
School Outreach and Guest Lectures
As part of the outreach activities, educational sessions and lectures were conducted for school students to create awareness regarding nutrition, appropriate dietary habits and healthy lifestyle practices. These initiatives aimed to extend the message of preventive health and wholesome nutrition beyond the academic environment and into the community.
Special Guest Lecture
The concluding programme featured an insightful guest lecture by Dr. Ganesh Karanjkhede, who delivered a session on:
“Ayurved Based Integrative Dietetic Methodology for Personalised Diet Planning”
The lecture provided valuable insights into the integration of Ayurvedic principles with personalised dietary planning and highlighted the relevance of individualised nutrition in contemporary healthcare.
The successful completion of Pathyaparvan – Nutrived 2026 was made possible through the guidance, encouragement and support of Principal Dr. Shailesh Deshpande and Dean & Vice Principal Dr. Rahul Kadam.
The Department of Swasthavritta congratulates all the students, faculty members, PG scholars, interns and members of the organizing team for their enthusiastic participation and contribution towards making the programme a grand success.
“Pathya Ahara for Health | Health for a Happier Life”

Dr. Shubhangi Katkar Receives "Navdurga Sanman 2026" for Excellence in Healthcare
Pune, October 2026 – Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Ayurved celebrates the felicitation of Dr. Shubhangi Ravindra Katkar, who was conferred with the "Navdurga Sanman 2026" by the Prakruti Care Foundation and Sashakt Mahila Manch.
Conducted during the 5th edition of Navratri Mahotsav, the ceremony recognized inspiring women for their exemplary societal contributions. Dr. Katkar was honored by prominent dignitaries for her dedicated service and clinical excellence in traditional healthcare and Ayurveda.
This recognition highlights our institution’s continued commitment to social service and healthcare leadership.

Dr. Rohit Pawar (Dept. of Swasthavritta) represented Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Ayurved at the intensive 3-day hands-on AYUR-OMICS Workshop at CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi.
The national workshop focused on bridging classical Ayurvedic concepts of Prakriti with cutting-edge genomics, metagenomics, and molecular analysis. The program also featured expert contributions from Dr. Supriya Bhalerao, Professor at IRSHA, Bharati Vidyapeeth.
This achievement highlights our institution's continued commitment to integrating contemporary scientific technologies with traditional Ayurvedic research.

Dr. Rahul Kadam, Dean and Vice Principal, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Ayurved, Pune, has been selected for the prestigious “Rajyastariya Adarsh Shikshak Puraskar 2026” conferred by Global Elite Media. The award recognizes his outstanding contribution and dedication to the field of education. The award ceremony was held on 25 October 2026 at Symbiosis Vishwabhavan, Pune. The institution congratulates him on this remarkable achievement and wishes him continued success..

Dr. Tejaswini Prasad Babar, Associate Professor (Dept. of Dravyaguna), served as a distinguished Resource Person at an ICMR-DHR sponsored 5-day interdisciplinary national workshop on bioinformatics and drug discovery.
She delivered an invited lecture titled "Drug Discovery in Ayurveda: From Ancient Wisdom to Artificial Intelligence," organized jointly by Arignar Anna College and St. Peter’s Medical College, Tamil Nadu.
Her session successfully bridged classical Ayurvedic pharmacology with cutting-edge computational tools, earning high appreciation from attending biotechnology and life sciences scholars.

The Department of Swasthavritta, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Ayurved, Pune, is pleased to announce the achievement of
Dr. Agneta Bajpaee, M.D. 1st Year Scholar, who secured the Third Prize in the Research Paper Presentation at AYURMILAN 2026 – National Ayurveda Conclave, held on 1st–2nd October 2026 at Shri Krishna Janmashtami Ashram, Vrindavan.
Dr. Bajpaee presented her research paper titled “Hypothyroidism: A Case Study with Ayurvedic Management.” The achievement reflects her commitment to academic excellence, research, and the promotion of evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare.
The research was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Dhananjay Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga, with the support and mentorship of Dr. Shailesh Deshpande, Principal, and Dr. Rahul Kadam, Dean & Vice Principal.
The institution congratulates Dr. Agneta Bajpaee on this commendable achievement and wishes her continued success in her academic and research pursuits.

Prof. Dr. Manjula Chavan-Matekar, Faculty Member, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Ayurved, Pune, was invited as an Expert Faculty for a Special Clinical Lecture Series organized by Anushastram®.
She delivered an online clinical lecture on “Role of Raktamokshana in Dermatological Cases” on 12th September 2026. The session focused on the practical application of Ayurvedic principles and the clinical relevance of Raktamokshana in the management of dermatological conditions.
The lecture provided an academic platform for sharing clinical expertise and promoting the practical application of Ayurveda among learners and practitioners.
The institution appreciates Prof. Dr. Manjula Chavan-Matekar’s valuable academic contribution and continued efforts towards strengthening clinical education and dissemination of Ayurvedic knowledge.

The Department of Shalakya Tantra, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Ayurveda, Pune, actively participated in the National Conference on Shalakya Tantra – SHALAKYA SIDDHI ’26, held on 11th–12th September 2026 at Thrissur, Kerala, under the aegis of TAS India.
Dr. Pratima Barate, Associate Professor, and Dr. Shrishti Vyas, Assistant Professor, from the Department of Shalakya Tantra, represented the College as Speakers and Delegates at the conference. Their participation contributed to the academic deliberations and scholarly exchange during the event.
The conference brought together eminent academicians, clinicians, researchers, teachers, and delegates from across the country, providing a significant platform for academic interaction and discussion on the evolving dimensions of Shalakya Tantra, with emphasis on contemporary perspectives in ophthalmology and ENT.
Participation in such national-level academic forums provides faculty members with valuable opportunities to present their academic work, exchange knowledge and professional experiences, and engage with emerging developments and contemporary practices in their respective fields.
The College extends its congratulations to Dr. Pratima Barate and Dr. Shrishti Vyas for their participation and academic contribution to this significant national forum. The recognition received during the conference is a valued encouragement towards their continued academic, research, and professional endeavours.
The College also expresses its appreciation to the organisers of SHALAKYA SIDDHI ’26 and TAS India for providing an enriching platform for academic interaction, knowledge sharing, and professional exchange.

Prof. Dr. Prasad Pandkar delivered an invited online talk on “Translational Perspectives – Vata Dosha Guna: From Classics to Clinics” (ON 10/ 09/26) for UG students of Dhanwantari Ayurved Medical College, Udgir, highlighting Guna as the grammar of Ayurveda and its role in transforming classical knowledge into clinical reasoning.

BVDU College of Ayurved, Pune, proudly represented at Guna Sambhasha 2026, AIIA New Delhi, with Dr. Shailesh Deshpande, Principal, serving as a Resource Person.
The academic gathering brought together eminent Ayurvedic scholars to deliberate on the role of Guna in Prameha symptomatology, fostering scholarly dialogue and contemporary clinical interpretation of classical principles.

Dr. Pallavi P. Pardeshi of the Department of Dravyaguna has been conferred the prestigious “Best Emerging Teacher” Award at the 8th National ATACON–2026, held at LNCT University, Bhopal, on 22–23 August 2026.

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune, proudly celebrates another milestone, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in Ayurveda education, research, healthcare, and institutional development. The achievement reflects the collective efforts of the faculty, staff, hospital team, and students, whose dedication continues to bring recognition to the institution at the state, national, and international levels.

A two-day training programme on Agnikarma, Viddhakarma and Raktamokshana was organised by Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth (RAV), New Delhi, Ministry of AYUSH, at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Ayurveda, Pune, on 10–11 August 2026, benefiting around 30 clinicians from across India. The programme was graced by Dr. Sanjeev Kendre, Additional Director, CGHS, as Guest of Honour, with Dr. Shailesh Deshpande, Principal; Dr. Rahul Kadam, Vice Principal & Dean; RAV Coordinators Dr. Sangam Bhardwaj and Dr. Mridul Tiwari; and resource persons Dr. Narendra Gujarathi, Dr. Umesh Vaidya, Dr. Chandrakumar Deshmukh and Dr. Ramdas Avhad.

The Department of Agadtantra, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune, welcomed 57 Second BAMS Professional students from Swami Vivekanand Ayurved Medical College, Shrigonda, Ahilya Nagar, accompanied by faculty members Dr. Dnyaneshwari Thorat and Dr. Mayur Kulkarni, for an educational visit to the Agadtantra Museum on 8 August 2026.

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune, had the pleasure of hosting 60 students of BAMS II Professional from Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune, who visited the Museum of the Department of Agadtantra on 03 August 2026. The students were accompanied by faculty members Dr. Vidya Undale, Dr. Vaibhav Patil, and Dr. Shubham Londhe.

The Department of Samhita Siddhant and Sanskrit organized a three-day व्याख्यान शृंखला on “दर्शन शास्त्रम् एवं वैदिक साहित्यम्” from 30th July to 1st August 2026.
Day 1: Dr. Prama Joshi elaborated on Mimamsa Darshan and its application in the logical interpretation of Ayurvedic Samhitas.
Day 2: Pt. Rajeshwar Ghodajkar explored Nyaya Darshan, focusing on logic, causality, and analytical reasoning.
Day 3: Dr. Bhagyalata Pataskar highlighted the significance of Vaidic Sahitya as the foundation of Ayurveda and various Indian knowledge disciplines.
The lecture series enriched students’ understanding of Darshana Shastra and Vedic literature, emphasizing the relevance of India’s classical knowledge systems in contemporary education.

Prof. Dr. Prasad Pandkar delivered a guest lecture on 27/07/2026 as part of Charaka Saptaha Guest Lecture Series organized by Ashvin Rural Ayurvedic College, Manchi Hill, Sangamner, Maharashtra. His lecture on Vidhi Śoṇitīya Adhyāya of the Charaka Saṃhitā highlighted its core principles, practical relevance, translational potential, and contemporary clinical applications.

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved & Hospital, Pune proudly continued its annual Wari Medical Camp , offering dedicated Ayurvedic healthcare services to nearly 2,500 Warkaris through free health check-ups, medicines, and health guidance. It is our privilege to have the inspiring leadership and constant support of our Medical Director, Dr. Asmita Tai Jagtap, whose guidance has strengthened this noble tradition of service. With the wholehearted efforts of our faculty, medical officers, PG scholars, interns, and volunteers, we reaffirm our commitment to the spirit of "Seva is Sadhana – Ayurveda in the service of humanity."