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The 9th Siddha Day celebrations were organised at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai as part of efforts to promote India’s traditional systems of medicine. The event was held ahead of National Siddha Day and focused on the theme “Siddha for Global Health,” highlighting the importance of Siddha medicine in preventive healthcare and its growing relevance worldwide. The programme was inaugurated by C. P. Radhakrishnan, and several eminent contributors were honoured for their role in advancing Siddha medicine, reinforcing Chennai’s importance as a centre for Siddha traditions.