he Central Research in Ayurveda and Vidyapeeth (CRAV) plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in India. Each year, distinguished experts and institutions across various Ayurvedic disciplines are selected as CRAV Gurus, contributing significantly to the field of traditional medicine. The list of subject-wise selected Gurus for 2025-26 reflects the depth of knowledge and regional diversity in Ayurvedic practice.
If a student's permanent/current/birthplace address is within 250 km of a Guru’s location, they will not be considered for selection under that Guru.
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Subject-wise CRAV Gurus for 2025-26
1. Bala Roga (Pediatrics)
- Dr. N. Krishnaiah – Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
2. Danta Chikitsa (Dentistry)
- Dr. Jaysukh R. Makwana – Rajkot, Gujarat
3. Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga (Gynecology & Obstetrics)
- Dr. L. Sucharitha – Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Asthi & Marma Chikitsa (Bone and Joint Therapy)
- Dr. N.V. Sreevaths – Palakkad, Kerala
- Dr. Vijayan Nangelil – Kothamanagalam, Kerala
- Dr. Mathews Joseph – Muvattupuzha, Kerala
- Dr. C. Suresh Kumar – Trivandrum, Kerala
5. Asthi & Marma Chikitsa + Sports Injury Management
- Dr. Mathews Joseph – Muvattupuzha, Kerala
6. Ksharsutra (Para-surgical Procedure)
- Dr. A. Raghavendra Acharya – Udupi, Karnataka
- Vd. Devendra Kumar Shah – Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Dr. K.V.S. Rao – Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
- Dr. Manoranjan Sahu – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Dr. Harshvardhan Jobanputra – Nadiad, Gujarat
- Dr. M. Bhaskar Rao – Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Dr. Raman Singh – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Dr. Hem Raj Sharma – Una, Himachal Pradesh
- Dr. Lalta Prasad – Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Dr. S. Dattatray Rao – Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Dr. Sat Pal Gupta – Ambala, Haryana
- Dr. Nagender Pal – Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
- Vd. Alok Mohanlal Gupta – Yavatmal, Maharashtra
- Dr. Kosaraju Venkata Chalapathi Rao – Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Dr. Ramkrishna Chhangani – Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Dr. M.D.P. Raju – Hyderabad, Telangana
- Dr. Dinesh Chander – Kurukshetra, Haryana
- Dr. Mukul Patel – Surat, Gujarat
7. Pharmacy
- Dr. Vijay Vishwanath Doiphode – Pune, Maharashtra
- Vd. Vivek Dattatraya Sane – Pune, Maharashtra
- Dr. Surya Prakash Sharma – Kolkata, West Bengal
- Vd. Sasikumar Nechiyal – Palakkad, Kerala
- Dr. D. Ramanathan – Thrissur, Kerala
- Dr. Yogesh Narayan Bendale – Pune, Maharashtra
8. Netra Chikitsa (Ophthalmology)
- Dr. I. Bhavadasan Namboothiri – Kannur, Kerala
- Dr. Hemkant Shivajirao Baviskar – Jalgaon, Maharashtra
- Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital & Research Centre (Dr. N. Narayanan Namboothiri) – Ernakulam, Kerala
9. Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
- Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam and Research Institute (Dr. Ramkumar) – Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Arya Vaidya Sala (Dr. P.M. Varier, Dr. Rajagopalan K.V.) – Kottakkal, Kerala
- Smt. Maniben Amrutlal Hargovan Government Ayurveda Hospital (Dr. Varsha Dave) – Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Foundation Hospital (Asthtavaidyan Dr. E.T. Neelakandhan Mooss) – Thrissur, Kerala
- National Institute of Ayurveda (Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sharma, Dr. Harish Bhakuni) – Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Vd. Nimkar Anant Sadanand – Satara, Maharashtra
- Dr. Mani Bhushan Kumar – Patna, Bihar
- Vd. Binod Joshi – Haldwani, Uttarakhand
- Vd. Namadhar Sharma – Rohini, New Delhi
- Dr. Ramesh R. Varier – Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Dr. V. Sreekumar – Thrissur, Kerala
- Dr. Ravishankar Pervaje – Dakshinakannada, Karnataka
- Dr. Ramdas M. Avhad – Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
- Vd. Ashwani Kumar Sharma – Karol Bagh, New Delhi
- Vd. Tarachand Sharma – Rohini, New Delhi
- Vd. Narendra Narayandas Gujarathi – Jalgaon, Maharashtra
- Dr. Madhusudan Deshpande – Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Dr. C.M. Sreekrishnan – Thrissur, Kerala
- Dr. Jagadeeshwari Prasad Mishra "Basant" – Sitamarhi, Bihar
- Dr. Vinay Vasudeo Welankar – Thane, Maharashtra
- Dr. Santosh Bhagwanrao Nevpurkar – Aurangabad, Maharashtra
- Dr. Dhanraj Vishweshwar Gahukar – Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Dr. Malhar Prabhakar Joshi – Sangli, Maharashtra
- Dr. A.B. Sasidharan Nair – Kottayam, Kerala
- Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mishra – Hooghly, West Bengal
- Prof. (Dr.) Om Prakash Gupta – Guwahati, Assam
- Dr. Laxmidutta Shukla – Thane West, Maharashtra
- Dr. Sameer Jamadagni – Pune, Maharashtra
- Dr. Madan Gopal Vajpai – Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh
- Dr. N.N. Devan Namboodiri – Palakkad, Kerala
The Importance of CRAV Gurus in Ayurveda
These Gurus play a vital role in:
- Training Ayurvedic students using traditional methods.
- Researching and innovating new treatments based on ancient practices.
- Preserving Ayurvedic texts and practices for future generations.
- Spreading Ayurvedic knowledge globally.
Final Thoughts
The CRAV Gurus for 2025-26 are a testament to the rich heritage and modern relevance of Ayurveda. Their expertise continues to shape the future of holistic medicine in India and beyond. Let’s celebrate and honor their contributions in keeping Ayurveda alive for generations to come!