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The Opening Ceremony of the Renovated Siddha Auditorium was held on 16th March 2026 with great celebration. The Respected Vice Chancellor Prof.S.Srisatkunarajah graced the occasion as the
Chief Guest. The program commenced at 9.00 a.m. with a special pooja at the Sri Siththy Vinayagar Temple of the Faculty. Following the ritual, the Vice Chancellor performed the Akasthiyar Vanakam, after which the renovated auditorium was officially declared open by the Vice Chancellor.

Then Students presented the Akasthiyar Vanakam, and all distinguished guests joined in the lighting the traditional oil lamp. Mr. Sarveswara Iyer Padmanaban, the Dean of Hindu Studies offered his blessings, followed by the Dean’s welcome address. After that the Vice Chancellor addressed the gathering, sharing his valuable thoughts and vision for the Faculty. The Former Student Union President and the Present Student Union President also delivered heartfelt speeches, expressing their gratitude to the Vice Chancellor for ensuring the renovation was completed within a short period after 4 decades.

The event was further enriched by vibrant student performances, including singing, welcome dancing, keyboard recitals, speeches, and poetry. The Assistant Registrar of the Faculty delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of all who made the ceremony a success. Special appreciation was extended to the Engineering Services Division/ UoJ for their outstanding commitment and efficiency in completing the work within a remarkably short period under their supervision. The program concluded with a fellowship lunch, marking the successful completion of this memorable event.

A successful diabetes awareness initiative was held on December 22, 2025, at the Divisional Secretariat Office, Thenmarachchi. Organized by the Department of Gunapadam (University of Jaffna) in collaboration with the Provincial Commission of Indigenous Medicine, the event empowered over 200 participants—primarily DS staff—with the tools to combat diabetes through the wisdom of Siddha Medicine.

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Key Highlights of the Event

• Expert Guidance: Academic staff from the Faculty of Siddha Medicine led insightful sessions on healthy food habits, lifestyle modifications, and the clinical use of medicinal plants.
• Interactive Learning: Second-year BSMS students delivered engaging PowerPoint presentations and curated an exhibition of medicinal plants used for home remedies.
• Community Health Checks: In a practical push for prevention, the Provincial Commission and Community Medical Officers provided random blood sugar testing for all beneficiaries.

Agasthiyar Day was celebrated on 6th January 2026 in observance of the auspicious Aajilia Nadchathiram, organized by the Siddha Medicine Students’ Union to honor Siddhar Agasthiyar, the Father of Siddha Medicine. The programme highlighted his vast contributions to Siddha medicine, preventive healthcare, spirituality, and holistic well-being.

The event was held from 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at the Pharmacy Hall, Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady, and was graced by Dr. Mrs. Vivian Sathiyaseelan, Dean of the Faculty of Siddha Medicine, and Dr. B. Pirabaharan, Medical Officer In-charge, as chief guests. Faculty members, students, and non-academic staff actively participated.

Phase I students, under the guidance of the Department of Moolathaththuvam, organized cultural and educational activities. These included a drama titled “Akilamae Agasthiyam”, depicting the life and legacy of Siddhar Agasthiyar, and a yoga demonstration featuring Sooriyanamaskaram and other asanas, emphasizing Siddha’s holistic health principles.

The programme was effectively coordinated by Dr. Mrs. Sujeethasai Krishna, Dr. I. M. Lakshika, Ms. J. Kavipriya, and Ms. A. Anushiyaa. Overall, the celebration was successful, educational, and spiritually enriching, reinforcing the importance of preserving and promoting the Siddha system of medicine.

Plantation Day 2025 was successfully held on 26th November 2025 (Wednesday) from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon at the Bohar Hall, Faculty of Siddha Medicine. The event was organized jointly by the Department of Gunapadam, Faculty of Siddha Medicine and the Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province, in celebration of the National Plantation Day observed on 15th November 2025.