by Zanita Careem

Set in a healing serene ambience in Anuradhapura, the ayurvedic health centre ” Adhitya “offers congenial surrounding for the powerful cures of the most revered timeless healing tradition.

The doctors in this hospital headed by Dr. Sarath S. Gunawardhana will meet with patients, to share thoughts and discuss progress making your healing experience seamless and enjoyable. The term Ayurveda is a combination of two Sanskrit words Ayuh and Veda which roughly translates to the science of life.’

“Adhitya” Ayurveda hospital is very effectively provides excellent Ayurveda treatments and experience. This Ayurveda centre has a keen eye on health (medical) tourism and other numerous treatments. Ayuveda is a science of life and its scope is beyond medical system,focusing on the mind and body. Sri Lanka, being one of the leading Ayurveda wellness providers in South East Asia and Adhitya Ayurveda is now ready to grab the market share of the world medical tourism.

Spearheaded by one of the best heart consultant Dr. Sarath S. Gunawardena, popularly known as Gunawardena ‘Weda Mahathaya’ of Anuradhapura.

He knows the pulse of each patient and ensures quality ayurveda treatment and unbeatable exposure to each patient, according to suit their illnesses. Dr. Gunawardena is one of the pioneers in the field of Ayurveda in Sri Lanka and he has developed his own method of treatments for various ailments over his course of his illustrious career. He is very popular not only in Sri Lanka but also internationally.

This hospital is the brain child of Dr. Sarath Gunawardena. It is a globally approved centre for all kinds of treatments and every year hundreds of patients come to Sri Lanka to experience the very special soothing touch of healing

Indigenous medicine of Sri Lanka ‘Hela Wedakama’ is an ancient wisdom of

to native people. ‘We have everything that you would prefer at this Ayurveda treatment centre and we accept every goodness for deliver quality healing services’ said Dr. Gunawardhana

‘We also have a dedicated team of doctors, masseus and other service personals, we very specially strive to uphold the traditional and heritage values of native medicine’

Located in the city of Anuradhapura, this peaceful ambience allows those who undergo the healing service to get an experience really something evokes wellness.

‘Adhitya Ayurveda’ is an ideal destination for those wanting a truly Sri Lankan traditional Ayurveda experience. Located in close proximity to the National Hospital Anuradhapura, ` the Ayurveda centre provides specialised treatments and other facilities for all patients / guests with a wide range of conditions in a luxury setting.

`At ‘Adhitya Ayurveda’, our guests are all patients and people under treatment. No leisure travellers or walk in guests are allowed. Guests with prior appointments and E-channelling service are only allowed to see the doctor. Only after the consultation, the guest is allocated with a room and the treatment plan’ said Doctor Sarath Gunawardhana.

This a’ is a fully fledged five star rated hotel with 24 fully air-conditioned rooms including five Premier rooms, six deluxe rooms and 13 standard rooms, 12 treatment rooms, two modern wards with fifteen beds each for male and female, modern dining facilities, a sauna, hot tub and the rooftop swimming pool.

Adhitya Ayurveda’ is well equipped to handle all the medical needs of guests. Each room is provided with flat screen LED TV, running hot and cold water, bathrobes, juices and herbal tea making facilities, free bottled water, safe deposit box, slippers and hair dryer, free wi-fi along with modern en-suite bathroom with amenities. The meals are on par with star class hotels but only provided according to the doctors meal plan. But the partner, who shares the room with the patient / guest, is allowed to have a normal meal’ said Dr. Sandun Gunwardhana, the CEO/ Director of ‘Adhitya Ayurveda’.

All meals are provided for guests during their stay are sourced from their own organic farms in Oyamaduwa and the organic suppliers are focused on providing a well balanced diet as developed by physicians. The Adhitya Centre also firmly believes in promoting environmental sustainability and has a policy of maintaining zero singleuse plastics for day to day activities.

‘We do not serve any meat item at the ‘Adhitya Ayurveda’. All alcoholic beverages and coffee are not permitted in the premises. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served according to the doctor’s prescription. This will includes.soups, rasams, traditional kola kenda, rice, organic veggies and fruits, recommended fish and Sri Lankan breakfast items’ explained Sunil Abeyratne, the Executive chef of ‘Adhitya’.

`All our doctors are highly qualified in Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a holistic philosophy, so it is important for our staff to work together to ensure that every aspect of guests’ visit contributes to well being’, Dr. Sandun said.

Dr. Sarath Somasiri Guanawardhana is a pioneer in Ayurvedic treatments in Sri Lanka with over 40 years of experience. His areas of specialties include cardiovascular diseases, female and male infertility, arthritis.

The treatment packages starts from Rs. 17,500/per patient for single room stay and RS 34,000/-FBD for standard room. The rate for treatments and stay at Premier room is RS 55,000/FBD, while a bed at the ward costs Rs 7,500/- per day and orthopedic disorders, diabetes, and neurological disorders. He received the ‘Vidyanidi’ presidential award in recognition of his services to the medical profession 2017. His youngest son Dr. Kasun Gunawardhana graduated from the Gujarat Ayurveda University in Jamnagar, India in 2015. He specialises in Panchakarma treatments along with Ayurveda and Sri Lankan indigenous treatments for many diseases. Doctor Kasun is a registered Ayurvedic physician at Sri Lanka Ayurveda Medical Board.

The cultural, medical and economical value of ‘Hela wedakama’ is not explored nor is it utilised to its full potential. The country is sitting on a gold mine without realising the value of this ancient knowledge. we are doing our best to promote this medical segment overseas. we have an office in Vienna, Austria headed my eldest son Doctor Sandun said Dr. Sarath Gunawardhana.

‘The entire production of medicine for treatments is done at our factory in Anuradhapura. our next plan is to go for the retail market. In that way we can expand the traditional treatments to more Sri Lankans’ he added.

At Adithya, overseas guests have many wellness and health treatment options that are administered alongside activities such as yoga and meditation, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a spiritual awakening as well as attaining mental and physical well being during their holiday in Sri Lanka.

This hospital provides excellent treatments. It is the privelege to extent the best service to every guest where there is no compromise on quality. These is no specific age groups as to who can go for an Ayurvedic treat’ments. ‘We follow the natural curative techniques and improve the health and conditions of an in vidual without side effects’ said Dr. Gunawardena .

Ayurvedic treatments with its dynamic and spiritual nature services to be a guide of human existance. Ayurveda is not only a form of medical science but a way of life. The Adhitya Ayurvedic Centre has incorporated this principle by traditional and authentic practices along with the finest hospitality and accommodation. With the help of experts and well experienced doctors and therapists, this centre is a home to all travellers and people who have major health issues.

Another highlight of ‘Adhitya is the Ayurvedic cuisines by master chef which helps a patient to heal from within.

Authentic Ayurvedic treatments are what ‘Adhitya’ stands for various therapists ranging from treatments to relaxing head massage, body massage, foot massage and may more are present, that are delivered in the true Ayurvedic way.

Complete relaxation is attached after the treatments which further assists to continuous an active and successful life.

To explore alternative decided treatments for heart diseases,is one of the most dangerous and vicious killers in Sri Lanka. Dr. Gunawardhana was concerned about these numbers. The treatment that was most commonly offered open heart surgery, bypass or angoplasty was expensive and often not affordable. His education and thirst for knowledge prompted him to design specific treatments in Ayurveda therapy for heart diseases which is one of the unique offerings of this Ayurvedic therapy centre .

Patients

Sunil Gunasena (name changed) a resident of Mount Lavinia underwent heart surgery and he swore never to get a surgery again after experiencing pain during the procedure and the side effects following medication When he was detected with three more blockings in his arteries, this time, he decided to undergo non-surgical Ayurveda based treatment. Today he says he is without any chest pain and breathlessness. We asked doctor whether non – invasive treatment actually work?

Yes, they absolutely do doctor said.

“We have treated many patients and our treatments are backed by scientific research says Dr. Gunawardhana. He is well known among the heart patients for the effective treatments, he provides by understanding their case history and present ailments. His immense interest in ayurveda and dedication towards his patients has given him great success: Through Ayurveda therapies, profound knowledge and wide experiences Dr. Gunawardena intends to make Ayurveda a lifestyle for well being.