Bangalore, June 2025 — A unique and thought-provoking exhibition will be inaugurated on July 1, 2025, at the Indian Institute of World Culture, BP Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore. Conceptualized by acclaimed filmmaker Maya Chandra and co-curated by cultural enthusiast Radha Rao, this exhibition is part of a continuing effort to commemorate Doctors’ Day by exploring India’s rich healing heritage.

This year’s edition pays tribute to India’s age-old medical traditions, tracing their origins from sacred scriptures and mythological narratives to renowned sages such as Atreya, Sushruta, and Kashyapa. The exhibition brings to life these timeless traditions through a captivating blend of paintings, archival photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, AI-generated visuals, and short films. In addition to honoring ancient wisdom, the exhibition also celebrates the contributions of Bangalore’s legendary physicians, from the colonial era to the present day.

The exhibition will be formally inaugurated on July 1, 2025, by distinguished dignitaries: Dr. B R Ramakrishna, Dr. Vivek Jawali, and Dr. T S Sathyavathi.

On July 2, 2025, two special talks will be presented:

• “Titbits of Healing from the Vedas & Puranas” by Shri Shatavadhani Ganesh
• “Nature and Food as Medicine” by Dr. Gowri Subhramanya (popularly known as Gowri Amma)

Dr. Vivek Jawali will deliver the presidential remarks, drawing together the themes and contemporary relevance of this initiative. The exhibition is supported by the History of Medicine Museum, Library & Archives, St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences.

This event marks the second chapter in the series, following the success of Vintage Salute in 2024, which honored over 30 iconic doctors who served the South Bangalore community with distinction.

The gallery will be open to the public from July 1 to July 4, 2025, daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi.