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Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF)

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Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF)

Celebrating India’s Traditional Wisdom on a Global Stage

The Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) is a flagship international event organized biennially by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA). It is India’s premier gathering dedicated to Ayurveda — a system of medicine rooted in natural and holistic healing, and revered as one of the oldest medical traditions in the world.

Since its inception in 2012, GAF has grown into a landmark event that unites Ayurveda practitioners, researchers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, students, and health-conscious citizens from around the globe.

Objectives of GAF

  • Showcase the scientific depth and global relevance of Ayurveda
  • Promote the integration of Ayurveda into mainstream health systems
  • Provide a platform for the exchange of traditional knowledge and innovations
  • Connect Ayurveda practitioners with global markets and opportunities
  • Sensitize the public to the relevance of preventive and holistic healthcare

Documents

Mini Brochure
5TH GAF Brochure
Packages Brochure
Arogya Fair Brochure
Brochure

Programes

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Timeline & Editions

GAF 2012
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • The inaugural edition focused on “Ayurveda in Public Health” and marked a historic beginning.
  • Huge participation from over 30 countries.
GAF 2014
Kochi, Kerala
  • Themed on “Ayurveda in Life Style Disorders.”
  • Extensive global academic participation and a major Ayurveda Expo.
GAF 2016
Kozhikode, Kerala
  • Inaugurated by Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
  • Focus on “Healthy Aging and Ayurveda.”
  • More than 4,500 delegates from 42 countries.
  • Visited by over 1,00,000 members of the public.
GAF 2021
(Virtual Edition)
  • Held amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Over 100 sessions and 200 speakers from around the world.
  • Proved Ayurveda’s resilience and relevance in a modern healthcare crisis.
GAF 2023
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • Inaugurated by Hon. Vice President of India Sri. Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
  • Themed on “Emerging Challenge in Healthcare & a Resurgent Ayurveda.”
  • 5 days 5000 delegates

Global Reach

GAF brings together
  • Government leaders & policymakers
  • Renowned vaidyas & researchers
  • Students & scholars of Ayurveda
  • Health industry stakeholders
  • Ayurvedic product manufacturers
  • Global citizens curious about holistic wellness
Key Components of GAF
  • International Seminars & Scientific Paper Presentations
  • Ayurveda Expo & Product Showcases
  • Ayurveda Medical Camps & Consultations
  • Public Awareness Programs
  • Panel Discussions on Policy, Trade, and Globalization
  • Workshops, Cultural Programs & Folk Performances
Academic and Research Impact
  • Presentation of cutting-edge research on Ayurvedic pharmacology, therapies, diet, and diagnostics.
  • Participation by scholars from leading universities, research councils, and Ayurveda colleges.
  • Encouragement of integrative health science dialogues with modern medicine.
Collaborations and Partnerships

GAF is organized in collaboration with

  • Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
  • Kerala State Government
  • Ayurveda educational and research institutions
  • Ayurvedic manufacturer associations
  • National and international wellness organizations
Cultural Integration

GAF isn’t just a scientific event — it’s a cultural revival. It showcases:

  • Indigenous wellness practices
  • Medicinal plant heritage
  • Folk traditions, food, and rituals associated with healt

Why GAF Matters

  • GAF is CISSA’s most celebrated international event, embodying its mission of blending tradition with modernity for sustainable health.
  • It advances Ayurveda not only as a health system but as a lifestyle for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
  • Through GAF, CISSA strengthens India’s position as a global leader in traditional medicine and holistic wellness.
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