Dr DY Chandrachud Honored with Swami Kuvalayananda Yoga Puraskar 2025 at Kaivalyadhama Centenary

Lonavala: In a grand ceremony held at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, Dr DY Chandrachud, the 50th Chief Justice of India, was honored with the esteemed Swami Kuvalayananda Yoga Puraskar 2025. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions and dedication towards promoting yoga and its benefits. [caption id="attachment_170579" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A glimpse of the ceremony[/caption] Former President Ram Nath Kovind Graces Event The event was graced by the presence of the former President, Ram Nath Kovind, who was the Chief Guest. The ceremony was presided over by Suresh Prabhu, Chairman of the Centenary Committee of Kaivalyadham and former Cabinet Minister. Other Distinguished Awardees Alongside Dr Chandrachud, other distinguished awardees included Dr Shirley Telles, Research Advisor and Consultant at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, and Yogacharya Rambhau Khandwe, President of Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal. [caption id="attachment_170577" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Dr DY Chandrachud with fellow awardees Dr Shirley Telles and Yogacharya Rambhau Khandwe[/caption] Centenary Celebrations of Kaivalyadham The event marked the centenary celebrations of Kaivalyadham, a renowned institution dedicated to the promotion and research of yoga since 1924. The ceremony was held with strict adherence to tradition and was live-streamed for wider accessibility, attracting yoga enthusiasts and dignitaries from across the nation. [caption id="attachment_170578" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Awardees seated with former President Ram Nath Kovind at the ceremony[/caption] Kaivalyadham: A Legacy of Yoga and Science Established by Swami Kuvalayananda in 1924, Kaivalyadham follows the undiluted principles of yoga as described in the Yoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali. It was founded with the distinct purpose of merging yoga tradition with science, making this ancient knowledge relevant and accessible to the world. [caption id="attachment_170580" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Former President Kovind with Dr Chandrachud and awardees celebrating excellence in yoga[/caption] Yoga is now globally recognized as a systematic meditative, therapeutic, and curative practice. With an increasing awareness of the need for stronger immunity, steady recovery, and a balanced healthy lifestyle, Kaivalyadham combines Yoga and advanced science to innovate across health, education, and research. The institution encourages the effective practice of traditional yoga for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being and healing, reflecting the belief that traditional yoga provides answers for a holistic and fulfilling life. This prestigious award adds to Dr Chandrachud’s legacy, celebrating his multifaceted contributions beyond the judiciary, fostering cultural and spiritual values through yoga.