Faculty Details

(From left to right – Dr. Srushti Jadhav (Asst. Prof), Dr. Shraddha Gajare (Asst. Prof), Dr. Umesh Ghate (Asso. Prof), Dr. Prasad Pandkar (Prof.), Dr. Kavita Indapurkar (Prof. & H.O.D), Dr. Manisha Kadam (Asso. Prof), Dr. Tanuja Sawant (Asso. Prof), Dr. Neeta Patil Padsalge (Asst. Prof))

3.1 Academic Programs & Teaching:

The Kriya Sharir Department offers extensive and well-structured academic instruction to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD scholars, promoting excellence in education, advanced learning, and research at every level of study. The syllabus includes classical foundation of Ayurvedic physiology along with essentials of biomedical physiology. It has theoretical as well as lab and OPD practicals components. Also, department contributes to DNYS (Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Science) education with basics of physiology.

Practical Training:
Kriya Sharir (Physiology) practicals at our institute offer a hands-on approach to understanding the functional aspects of the human body through Ayurvedic and Modern perspectives. Carefully structured sessions, guided by experienced faculty, integrate demonstrations, experiments, and interactive learning to strengthen conceptual clarity and clinical correlation. Well-equipped laboratories and systematic training ensure an engaging and effective learning experience for aspiring practitioners.

4.1 Research overview on areas:

Research overview:The department initiated its postgraduate program in 2003. The research work of scholars covers a balanced range of basic, applied, and community-based participatory research. These studies employ both traditional and modern methodologies, including innovative diagnostic devices such as Nadi Tarangini (a digital device that records and analyzes pulse patterns to assist Ayurvedic diagnosis) and software tools like AyuSoft (a computer-based system that helps practitioners diagnose diseases and plan Ayurvedic treatments based on classical principles).

📜 Ongoing and completed PG and PhD works:

📖 COMPLETED PHD THESIS OF KRIYA SHARIR DEPARTMENT

📖 ONGOING PHD THESIS OF KRIYA SHARIR DEPARTMENT

Ongoing and completed Projects:

Infrastructure and Facilities

The department is well equipped with all necessary charts, specimens, and models required for teaching and research purposes. The facilities include advanced instruments such as a trinocular microscope for enhanced visualization by all students, Nadi Tarangini, and a spirometer.

Modern instruments like the kymograph, response time analyzer, and spirometer are routinely used in experimental work to explore the fundamentals of Ayurveda. The department was also a pioneer in adopting the Harvard Step Test as a quantitative assessment tool for Bala Pareekshana practicals.

In addition, the department has developed innovative teaching–learning models. Notable examples include a model demonstrating the ‘Formation of Urine in the Kidney’ and a comprehensive set of ‘Cardiovascular and Respiratory System MCQs

6.1 Pharmacovigilance cell

Department coordinated very actively and enthusiastically in the ‘Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan’ campaign, the initiative of Ministry of AYUSH, GoI and NCISM New Delhi. Our college UG/PG students and faculty actively participated in this campaign where a citizen’s Prakriti Parikshan was done by Ayurveda volunteer using a mobile application. It was a monthlong drive concluded on 25/12/2025. We are proud that on last day our college Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Ayurved ranked 8th in state of Maharashtra in terms of strike rate (Total Prakriti Parikshan/ total volunteers). In this outreach activity our college students did Prakriti Parikshan of 77680 citizens whereas our faculty did that of 1247 citizens, amounting to a total figure of 78927 as on 25/12/2024. This was done as students visited home to home and public places. We had arranged stall for same at Kids festival organized by Pune Municipal Corporation at Sarasbag, Pune. Pune Muncipal Corporation appreciated our work and awarded with us Certificate and trophy. After that, the ‘Prakriti Parikshan 100 Days Campaign’ was launched by State Government, in which each college was expected to do Prakriti Parikshan in 3 villages in Jan, Feb and March of 2025. Our college selected Nasrapur, Velha and Pasli villages from Pune district and did Prakriti Parikshan of total 1557 citizens in these villages in these 100 days and report was submitted to Director, AYUSH Government of Maharashtra. Department of Kriya Sharir coordinated this whole outreach activity. Prof. Dr. Prasad Pandkar worked as Nodal officer for same.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Founder Chancellor and the birthday of Pro Vice-Chancellor of BVDU, Healthcare and Awareness programmes are organized. Among these, a Prakruti and Nadi Parikshan camp is conducted using the Nadi Tarangini instrument, guiding participants toward adopting Dinacharya and Prakruti-anurupa Aahar-Vihar. This year it was organised on 11th January 2026 under the presence of Dr. Neeta Patil Padsalge and Dr. Srushti Jadhav along with PG students.

Events Organized

On the occasion of Sanskara – PG Orientation, the Department of Kriya Sharir organized a guest lecture by Vd. Prama Joshi on “Sthoola–Sookshma Dosha Viveka” on 31st December 2025. The lecture was attended by the Principal, faculty members, postgraduate students, and a few undergraduate students. An expert in Darshana Shastra and Vedanta, Vd. Prama Joshi explained the distinction between the Sookshma (subtle) and Sthula (gross) aspects of Dosha and highlighted their clinical relevance and application in Ayurvedic practice.
Department had successfully conducted 6 days National level RoTP (26-31 October 2009) for teachers in Kriya sharir funded by AYUSH (Ministry Of Health And Family welfare, Govt of India, New Delhi). 30 participants were benefitted. 12 resource persons were invited from different sections of Country.
Department also had conducted 3-day National level Interactive workshop in Kriya Sharir (19-21 March 2010) funded by Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth, AYUSH (Ministry Of Health And Family welfare), New Delhi.

Testimonials

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Students of the department are constantly being motivated and encouraged here. Department is blessed with well qualified staff and equipments with a pleasant environment for the students. The entire scenario brings enough upbringings to young students in the field of Ayurveda

Dr Rashi Sharma.

(Assistant Professor, BHU Varanasi)
(PG batch 2009)

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Our department of Kriya Sharir is very much supportive, helpful. All staff members are well versed in basic principles of Ayurved. Students of department are indeed blessed with applied knowledge & practical approach.

Dr Amruta Sasawade

(Ayurvedic consultant in Atharva Ayurvedic clinic at Pune)
(PG Batch 2012)

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I have been associated with Bharati Vidyapeeth's Kriya Sharir Department (2008 to 2012) during my PhD. These years have been a good learning experience for me. I am thankful to department for a healthy & enthusiastic environment provided for the research work.

Dr Ashish Madhukar Thakur

M.D. PhD HOD. Kriya Sharir
(Mahaveer Ayurved medical college, Meerat)
(PG Batch 2015)

Following PG/PhD alumni have received awards as follows:

Our esteemed faculty members have earned numerous honors in recognition of their distinguished contributions and renowned work in Kriya Sharir.

Dr. Kavita Indapurkar (HOD, M.D., Ph.D., Kriya Sharir) has received several prestigious awards in recognition of her distinguished contributions to Kriya Sharir, academic excellence, and research. They are,

• Gold Medal for M.D. Thesis by Ayurved Academy (1998)
• Best Thesis for M.D. by NSRI, Lucknow (1998)
• Gold Medal for Ph.D. Thesis by Ayurved Academy (2002)
• Best Thesis for Ph.D. by NSRI, Lucknow (2002)
• Best Research Guide by Australasian Academy (2008)
• Best Research Guide by IIA (2012)
• International Ayurved Bhushan by International Ayurved Academy and Deerghayu International (2014)
• Fellowship by All India Sharir Research Institute (2014)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship by Institute of Indian Medicine (2015)
• Pandurang Hari Gold Medal for Ayurveda Research by International Ayurveda Association (2017)
• International contribution, with invitations to speak and share research findings across the USA, Italy, Dubai, Canada, and Malaysia.

Dr. Prasad Pandkar (Professor, M.D, PhD, Kriya Sharir)

• Represented Ayurveda, as nominated by the Hon. Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, in an online meeting during Covid 2nd wave on 17 May 2021 with Hon. Prime Minister, chaired by VK Paul Chairman Niti Ayoga.
• Participiated as Expert for subject Tridosha in an initiative by NCISM and CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Contributed for ‘Framework/ Guideline development’ for Dosha type expansion Research At NCISM, Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi on 12,13,14 February 2025.
• Invited as Speaker at many National Seminars and Ministry of AYUSH funded RoTp for Teachers.
• Co- Investigator in a Clinical trial done on Oxygen dependent COVID-19 patients.

Dr. Umesh Ghate (Associate Professor, M.D, PhD, Kriya Sharir) has received

• Dr. Umesh Ghate was awarded the Certificate of Merit in Sharir Kriya in 2010 by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune.
• He received the Best Paper Award at the 14th International Conference on Evidence-Based Ayurveda, organized by the International Ayurved Association and the European Ayurved Academy, for his research titled “Quantitative Assessment of Muscle Fatigue with the Help of Mosso’s Ergograph and Its Correlation with Ayurvedic Concepts in Charak Samhita.”
• He was honored with the Best Thesis Award at the 5th International Ayurved Research Day Conference held on 31st January 2016.
• Device for Identification of Cardiovascular Diseases Using Heart Sounds and Cardiac Cycle – Dr. Umesh Ghate secured a patent and design registration (Design No. 422051-001) on 03/07/2024 for an innovative medical diagnostic device focused on the identification of cardiovascular diseases through analysis of heart sounds and the cardiac cycle.
• TLC Apparatus for Detection of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients – Dr. Umesh Ghate obtained a UK patent and design registration (Design Number 6429723) for a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) apparatus developed for the detection of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Unveiling Dhatu Sarata: A Questionnaire for Identification and Understanding – Dr. Umesh Ghate holds the copyright for the literary work titled Unveiling Dhatu Sarata: A Questionnaire for Identification and Understanding, registered under Copyright Registration No. L-152452/2024, dated 08/08/2024. The Date of Application and Date of Receipt for the work is 22/06/2024.
• A Questionnaire for Understanding the Manas Prakruti (Mental Constitution) – Dr. Umesh Ghate possesses the copyright for the literary work titled A Questionnaire for Understanding the Manas Prakruti (Mental Constitution). The work is registered under Copyright Registration No. L-157860/2024, dated 05/12/2024. The Date of Application and the Date of Receipt are both recorded as 11/10/2024.

Picture Gallery

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STUDENTS DOING LABORATORIAL PRACTICAL AT BVDUCOA KRIYA SHARIR LAB.

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POST GRADUATE STUDENTS AT SEMINARS PRESENTING POSTERS / PAPERS

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INAUGURATION OF RoTP PROGRAM FUNDED BY AYUSH (YEAR 2009)

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DESH KA PRAKRUTI PARIKSHAN AT PUNE AT PERIPHERAL AREAS DURING DEC 24 – FEB 25.

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RELEASE OF THE SHARIR KRIYA BOOK, BY HONORABLE SH. RAM NAIKJI, GOVERNOR, UP (OCT 2016)

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS

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GUEST LECTURE BY Vd. PRAMA JOSHI AT BVDUCOA ON 31st DEC 2025.

Dr Prasad Pandkar achievements:
Participiated as Expert for subject Tridosha in an initiative by NCISM and CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Contributed for ‘Framework/ Guideline development’ for Dosha type expansion Research At NCISM, Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi on 12,13,14 February 2025.

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Represented Ayurveda, as nominated by the Hon. Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, in an online meeting during Covid 2nd wave on 17 May 2021 with Hon. Prime Minister, chaired by VK Paul Chairman Niti Ayoga.

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Completed AYURGENOMICS and Integrative Medicine workshop at CSIR IGIB Trisutra Unit, center of excellence, New Delhi.