New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday condoled the demise of PK Warrier, managing trustee of Kottakal Arya Vaidya Sala and a pioneer within the field of Ayurveda, and said he exemplified the efficacy of Ayurveda through his active life spanning 100 years.
The President said during a tweet that within the demise of Dr PK Warrier, Ayurveda has lost one among its greatest modern proponents.
“Honoured with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, he exemplified the efficacy of Ayurveda through his active life spanning 100 years. Condolences to his family, admirers, and associates,” the President said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was saddened by the death of Dr PK Warrier.
“Saddened by the death of Dr PK Warrier. His contributions to popularise Ayurveda will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” the Prime Minister said during a tweet.
Union Minister V Muraleedharan termed Dr PK Warrier as a doyen of Ayurveda and visionary and said his demise is an irreplaceable loss to the state .
“The demise of doyen of Ayurveda and visionary, Padma Bhushan Dr PK Warrier is an irreplaceable loss to the state . He was an epitome of Ayurveda tradition and promoted the holistic approach to the treatment of diseases and made invaluable contributions to contemporary medical literature,” the Union Minister said during a tweet.
“Saddened by the death of Dr. PK Warrier, the Managing Trustee of Kottakal Arya Vaidya Sala and a pioneer within the field of Ayurveda. He will always be remembered for his enormous contribution. Deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Om Shanti!” he said.
Dr PK Varrier gave up the ghost in Kottakal, Malappuram district on Saturday. He was 100. He lead Arya Vaidya Sala for nearly seven decades and began its branches across the country. He made Ayurveda popular internationally.
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