Patanjali To Host Herbal Kumbh 2026; Acharya Balkrishna Envisions Global Herbal Knowledge Centre In Himalayas

Pauri Garhwal/Haridwar, November 4: Patanjali is taking a significant step to elevate Ayurveda, medicinal plants, natural farming, and Indian knowledge traditions to global prominence in the breathtaking Himalayan region. The three-day Herbal Kumbh, Herbal Agriculture Fair and Dhanvantari Mahotsav-2026 commenced on Wednesday at the Herbal World Himalaya-Shri Dhanvantari Dham, currently under development in Malagram of the Yamkeshwar block in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district.

During the inauguration, Acharya Balkrishna, Vice-Chancellor of Patanjali University, expressed his belief that the name Dhanvantari Dham would become synonymous on a global scale within five years. The chief guest, Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, commended the magnitude of the work undertaken in the remote forested area of Malagram, expressing confidence that Dhanvantari Dham would evolve into a major pilgrimage destination within a year.

He also proposed providing comprehensive training to Uttarakhand farmers and sending university researchers to the site. The minister highlighted the remarkable progress witnessed in the complex over the past five years, comparing it to his previous visits. Dr. Rawat appreciated the statues of medicinal plant experts from various countries and great personalities installed in the complex, emphasizing the importance of preserving and promoting traditional medical systems and knowledge across the globe.