Udupi, april 5, 2013 : Octogenarian Ayurveda practitioner Vasudeva Badigera has been chosen for the Janapada Vaidya Siri Award 2013.
The Award is instituted by the Janapada Vaidyakeeya Samshodhana Kendra and Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda. The award carries a citation and a cash prize of Rs. 10,000. The award presentation will be on April 9 during the Annual Day function of the SDM College of Ayurveda.
Eighty two year old Vasappa Badigera who hails from Rane Bennoor in Haveri District has been an Ayurveda practitioner for over six decades and has successful treated patients suffering from diabetes,paralysis and several serious health disorders. He had learnt the Rasadowshadha Chikitsa Vidhana from his father.