"As we step into the interiors of the theme-concept restaurant, Dhe Putu, the Zenlike visual appeal immediately draws our atenton. We feel that we are drawn intoan evocatve plot and the main design theme, the contributory features, aspects;the nity-grity detailing is wholesomely presented and wakens our senses.When Chief Practsing Designer, Rahin Pavithran of Ahanas Design 4 Space,Kochi, chose to work on this project, it meant a lot to him. He decided to focusand center his ideas on what was the main foodfare, a popular, healthy stapleKerala breakfast food item, ‘Putu’ made of rice and coconut which was steamedand served with an array of accompaniments. With ‘Putu’ being the dominant‘theme’ the design was centered on this principal factor. INIMITABLY SCRIPTED THEME DESIGN ATDHE PUTTU“ The pillars are festooned by bamboo stickfixtures with ropes interlacing it. Theold radio prop completes the sweepingeffect it has on us. ” The Dhe Putu narratve is one of reminiscence all we eagerly waited for our school vacatons to visitthe way. In the 60 cover, 2820 sq f restaurant, we our grandparents’, savoring the tme spent exploringexperience a couple of ‘Aha’ moments in the intuitve our sprawling old homes, relishing delicacies in therestaurant’s design detailing, discerning features and warm cockles of our ancestral homes.astute interiors. Showcasing a long-gone era in therendering of a soot-flled look in an ancestral kitchen, The absolute spontaneity in the restaurant’s well- jute sacks were painted and fxed to the ceilings and executed scheme, the masterful storytelling wovenwalls to give the much needed efects. A wooden into the design plot, is so visually appealing andreplica of an actual ‘putu’ making vessel strategically unknown to us, the memories and the nostalgic auraplaced in a corner. One of the other highlights is reaches out to us.the ingeniously used steam engine metal prop thatembellishes the wall, depictng delivering ‘putu’ to The designer, Rahin Pavithran in his own words,the restaurant patrons. t “Some awe-inspiring events that occur in our lifeimpact us and are embedded in our minds foreverThe originality in any project is evident from the use and this can sometmes unfurl like a dream, as theseof materials. Maximizing the usage of green materials events have a way of manifestng in some form orand its physical atributes, a good and perfect blend other. These deep-rooted events and beliefs guide usof this is what augments the magnifcence of the in our work.” design and space. So in turn, we are the envoys ofnature, the natural elements and materials and wetune it to an efect that our feelings are conveyed inthe design.The designer and his team have ably succeeded intransportng us back to the era and capture theessence of yore of a kitchen, when back in the days Dhe Puttu Project Details: Area:Restaurant- 1790 sq fTotal area- 2820 sq fTime taken for Project Executon: 3 months“ The absolute spontaneity in theDhe Puttu Design Team: restaurant’s well-executed scheme,the masterful storytelling wovenMr. Rahin Pavithran & Ms. Sheela Rahin – Practcing Designers andConceptualizatoninto the design plot, is so visuallyappealing and unknown to us, theMr. Baiju C. Anthony– Theme and Concept Developmentmemories and the nostalgic auraMs. Liyana Hameed- Project Coordinatorreaches out to us. Mr. Shibu-Woodworks (M/s. Brightech, Kochi, 9847041269 / 0484 2809011)Mr. Abeesh- Paintng and Texture, Sri Vigneshwara Interiors, Kochi, (9544522493)” Mr. Similian and Mr Biju- Plumbing Details, Sanitech, Kochi (9847376677)Mr. Kareem, Careems- Electrical Installatons (0484 2809011)Mr. Selvan- Metal Props Sculptor, Kochi (9847698759)Mr. Rajesh Paravoor- Paintngs, Kochi (9388272255)Ms. Utara, Mumbai (9930677595) and Mr. Raj Mohan, Thrissur (9037997601)-Graphic Designers“Taste is relative, but to be positive and vital it mustrespect the past, accept the present and lookforward with enthusiasm to the future.”The 60 cover, 2820 sq f concept restaurant, ‘Dhe Putu’ is an absolute amalgamatonof complementng thoughts, ideas and the absolute love and wantng to showcasethe simple, easy on the palate, steamed Kerala food specialty ‘Putu’. This set thecourse of acton for Practcing Designer, Rahin Pavithran to helm the ingeniouslyscripted, well-crafed and uniquely designed theme restaurant ‘Dhe Putu’ inKochi, Kerala.When the promoters who included flm personalites, initally approached DesignerRahin Pavithran with the idea, the concept excited him and he immediately tookto it. In fact, many a tme, as the project was underway, he did feel that workmoved along like a neatly scripted play or a movie and the resultant design issomething that would leave anyone in a state of mesmerizing awe. THE STORY UNFOLDS ATDHE PUTTUThe core essence of the restaurant interiors was an the smallest aspects. At the outset, as we step into‘Adukkala’ or a Kitchen in a‘Tharavadu’ or an ancestral the restaurant, Dhe Putu, the infnitesimal detailinghome with soot-ridden roofs and walls. The walls and can be traced from the concept-complimentng roofsceiling were cleverly replicated with sacks to depict and walls, wherein to give that ultmate soot-flledthe soot stains. With a lot of brainstorming and look for the room, the sacks were painted uponidea bounce ofs within the team and the partners, to render the much needed efect. The sacks werehandling a lot of sceptcism and doubts about the afxed to the walls with a form of industrial gum. Thefnal look and feel if jute sacks were used, the upshot restaurant layout emanates an aura that feels likewas one that was atenton-grabbing of sorts. a surreal state and we feel we have travelled backin tme and transported to another era. There is aSharing the ideologies of his real-life inspiraton feeling of dignifed-grandeur that beckons us. Theand role model, Potato Designer, Takashi Sugimoto, tables and chairs are atentvely placed in the 2820 sqDesigner Rahin Pavithran wanted to experiment with f restaurant and it gives a very roomy and spaciousa look and feel that is contemporary and loud on the efect.one hand and also subtle and unassuming on theother. The well thought-out usage of elements and As the story opens out, the deliberate use of thematerials, that was closer to nature like iron, wood, prominent AC duct that runs along the ceilingstone, jute and coir, led to a seamless blending of all with ropes fastened to it at regular intervals drawsrudiments of nature. our atenton. Simply put, this is one of the manystory-telling ideas of master crafsman, ChiefThe story unfolds in the atenton to detailing of even Practcing Designer, Rahin Pavithran. The AC duct“ The restaurant layoutemanates an aura thatfeels like a surreal stateand we feel we havetravelled back in time andtransported to anotherera. There is a feeling ofdignified-grandeur thatbeckons us.”here represents a ‘metha paaya’, a mat made fromthe actual ‘Putu kut’ vessel, the chairs and whitethe leaves of the ‘Kaitha’ plant. In traditonal Keralamarble tables showcasing a bygone era are allhomes, the mats are fastened to the ceiling withintricately woven into the plot.ropes to prevent from being ruined by insects or bugswhen kept on the ground. Therefore, the same efectPortraying a story in the layout, the design, the wallsis skilfully replicated with the AC ducts here. One ofand the ceiling and the piece-de-resistance, thethe other highlights of the restaurant interiors ismetal prop train that runs through the restaurant,the clever usage of a steam engine metal prop thatdelivering ‘Putu’ to food connoisseurs and all neatlyis placed in an angle, carrying loads of ‘putu’ to beconnected, inter-related aspects were scripted intodelivered to the restaurant clientele. The ‘steamthe design to showcase the concept of cooking Putuengine’ is also signifcant here because ‘Putu’ is ain a yesteryears kitchen. The discerning design is ablysteamed food product.supported by the good food and makes this theme- restaurant distnctly notceable.The pillars are neatly adorned with bamboo stckfxtures. The music system is very cleverly maskedbehind an old radio shell, rendering the yesteryearsefect. The complementng story-depictng picturesadorning the wall serve to carry on the story.The Show Kitchen with the deliberate use of granitestones, the light fxtures representng the parts of Dhe Puttu Project Dossier: Area:“ The discerning designis ably supported by theRestaurant- 1790 sq fgood food and makesTotal area- 2820 sq fthis theme-restaurantTime take for Project Executon: 3 monthsdistinctly noticeable. The Dhe Puttu Design Theme Executors:Mr. Rahin Pavithran & Ms. Sheela Rahin – Practcing Designers and” Conceptualizaton Mr. Baiju C. Anthony– Theme and Concept Development Ms. Liyana Hameed- Project Coordinator Mr. Shibu-Woodworks (M/s. Brightech, Kochi, 9847041269 / 0484 2809011) Mr. Abeesh- Paintng and Texture, Sri Vigneshwara Interiors, Kochi,(9544522493) Mr. Similian and Mr Biju- Plumbing Details, Sanitech, Kochi (9847376677) Mr. Kareem, Careems- Electrical Installatons (0484 2809011) Mr. Selvan- Metal Props Sculptor, Kochi (9847698759) Mr. Rajesh Paravoor- Paintngs, Kochi (9388272255) Ms. Utara, Mumbai (9930677595) and Mr. Raj Mohan, Thrissur (9037997601)-Graphic DesignersELECTRIC VEHICLES& THE INDIAN SCENARIO The World’s Progression into EVs A simple defniton of an EV would be that it is a vehicle that runs on alternatesources of fuel like electricity or solar energy and does not need petrol or diesel.The vehicles have inbuilt bateries that are periodically charged to aid thecar’s movement. It is the perfect answer to today’s scenarios in terms of cost- efectveness, low emission levels, reduced carbon footprints, energy-efciencyand contributng to a beter tomorrow.And to give this initatve a defnitve push is the EVI, the Electric Vehicles Initatvethat is a global forum seeking cooperaton and commitment from partcipatngcountries to deploy and operate EVs and hybrids within a set goal or to achievethe target number within a certain number of years.“ To tap into the market size, asof now India is the 2nd largest2-wheeler market after Chinaand it will remain a preferredmode of transport till Year 2035and it is prudent to encouragepeople to opt for electric/hybrid2-wheelers or 4-wheelers. . The Positve Propellers for Growth of EVs in Indiafor renewable energy. And this serves as positveextensions to the GOI initatve of targetng 100 GW1. The various initatves to promote environmental- of solar energy by year 2022 should feel enriched,” friendly vehicles in the country which could be CNG- rewarded and recognized and at the same tme,based vehicles, hybrid vehicles and EVs. contribute wholeheartedly and is completelyinvolved in the job.2. Favorable government policies like lower excisedutes, automotve mission plans, the consttuton of The NEMMP Target Plans by 2020 NATRiP, NEMMP 2020 and FAME initatves for Hybridand EVs etc. 1. Put 5- 7 million electric and hybrid vehicles on theroad by 2020 3. As per the Center for Science and Environment,devise master plans for nearly all Indian cites and 2. Sustainable objectve to make 400,000 passengeraim for 60-80% public transport travelers by Year batery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2020, with an aim2025-2030 in electric or hybrid vehicles. to save 120 million barrels of oil and thus reduce 4million tons of tcarbon-di-oxide. 4. To tap into the market size, as of now India is the2nd largest 2-wheeler market afer China and it will 3. Reduce vehicle emission levels by about 1.3% byremain a preferred mode of transport tll Year 2035 2020. and it is prudent to encourage people to opt forelectric/hybrid 2-wheelers or 4-wheelers. 4. The projected investment for this initatve isabout INR 20,000-23,000 which translates to about5. Electric vehicles could double up as storage hubs $3 billion.5. A 5% ethanol blending in petrol is made binding. and also absolute electric vehicles are covered. 6. Under the NEMPP 2020 bandwagon, the DHI, 4. The current Demand Incentves as it is termedDepartment of Heavy Industry, India is launching are valid for EVs and hybrids in all vehicle segmentspilot awareness projects about electric vehicles bought afer April 1st 2015 and for now are valid tllin the capital city and then plan to showcase this March 31st 2017 or tll budget allocaton fgures arein other metros and cites. The two-fold purpose met. is to emphasize the benefts of clean energy, andthe implementaton of eco-friendly, sustainable 5. The overall objectve of FAME is to support thetransportaton methods. gradual initaton of dependable, reasonably pricedand resourceful hybrids and EVs in the country. So what is FAME for electric vehicles? The Electric Vehicle- Mahindra1. The FAME scheme, Faster Adopton ande2o Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles ofers incentvesto those buying EVs or Electric Vehicles and thusWeaving into the thinking and planning for thekeeping up a constant demand for EVs.future generaton, conserving and preserving non- 2. Currently, the proposed FAME scheme is to berenewable fuels and planning for a more sustainableimplemented in stages over the next 6and livable environment and syncing up with theyears from April 2015 to 2020.Government’s vision for the future in terms of more3. FAME is applicable to all vehicle segments like 2,EVs on the road, is Mahindra’s thoughtully-designed,3 and 4-wheelers, cars, LCVs and buses. In fact, evennext-gen vehicle, the Mahindra e2o.hybrid vehicles ranging from mild, strong or plug-ins And most importantly, it stands tall and proud as one of the indigenous cars thatare Made in India, the frst electric vehicle, made in a sustainable facility fndingits place in Indian automobile history.What are the ‘Goodness’ quotients or the manyinimitable elements that accompany a Mahindrae2o? a. The urban, chic, electric hatchback, Mahindra e2o is an ‘Intellectual’ on wheels.It is armed with many pre-programmed features, a very intuitve iEMS system, alarge touch screen interface, a rejuvenatve braking system, an advanced driverinfo system and a batery backup that goes into safe mode to save power. Thisis defnitely a vehicle from the future, catering to the present and preparing fortomorrow, when bateries are designed to tap into the omnipotent, renewable“ solar energy! With a car that is just oozinggoodness from all over, it is time tob. The e2o comes power-driven by a 48V maintenance-free Lithium-ion baterythat ofers a torque of about 25bhp and 53Nm. Its top-speed is about 81Km/h.embrace the future! A full charge can take anywhere between 5- 8 hours. Mahindra also ofersQuickCharge that helps charge it in just an hour. Once completely charged, it cancover 120 kms at one go and is ideal for local travel. ” c. The Mahindra e2o is an absolute, ‘clean’ and ‘green’ vehicle, that runs onrenewable sources of energy and is absolutely eco-friendly with no emission orexhaust levels. Emission is literally unheard of.d. An intelligent car operable by your very own smart phone and many of thecar’s inbuilt features can be manned from your phone.e. It is regarded as a ‘silent car’, making a statement without making a sound andhas its own well-rounded, defned presence.f. This is a self-powering car that just needs to be driven and comes with anindependent set of standalone elements. g. Ofers a pioneering batery rental system, interestngly termed, Goodbye FuelHello Electric (GFHE) .The Enigma who just lives and breathes cars! Dilip Chhabria or more warmly referred to as DC draws his across-the-boardinspiratons from just about anything. Thinking extreme, testng new waters indesign, and literally nudging unfathomable limits, and thus dipping into limitlessideas in the process is how he has, makes and will make his mark.So where and how did his infatuatng car design craze fnd its bearing? His father’sfrequent change of cars fueled his interests’ and that is where his love afair withcars began. And his growing interests blended with an actual Auto Design degreewhere he learnt and understood its many nuances.Armed with a degree and a hunger to test waters in Indian shores where, cardesign was relatvely unknown, he frst worked on his own vehicle which becamehis representaton for future sortes into the auto design world. He entered intoan exclusive contract with Mahindra, where he worked on the Mahindra Armadathat ultmately led to the birth of the famed Mahindra Scorpio.Having designed over 600 vehicles of diferent makes and models, he stll fndsthe Porsche 911 a dauntng task to redesign and one of his personal favorites of awell-designed Indian car is the Mahindra Thar. He fnds in it a phenomenal blendof masculinity and sensuousness that is its standalone feature.And he has taken his car design vision several notches further, releasing a fully- made sports car designed and created by him, the DC Avant!DC AVANTI & THE MAN BEHIND IT,DILIP CHHABRIA!“ It is the very first wholly ‘Made inIndia’, sports car to foray into theIndian automobile market with virtuallyno competitors or challengers in itscategory. ” With mult-talented facets, the designer in him fnds As is typical of any sports car that gestures, gushesexpression in sculpture and paintng too. He has and beckons all the superlatves of ‘Speed’ it is visiblean art studio within his Design campus where he in DC Avant too. Wherein, with the momentouscreates his various works of art both on canvas and in igniton turned ‘on’, with pace pickup, a temposculptng models. In fact, his art fnds representaton building up, it revs ahead in all swifness. And for thein many of his showrooms and galleries across theperson at the wheel, it is turbo-charged bliss! country.What is it that sets apart the DC Avant? How is itThe Voguish DC Avanti going to make its presence felt among its many globalequivalents? Well, its striking notceable features, itsThe youngish, roguish, new kid on the block, DC Avantaesthetcally designed and oriented interiors andhas many frsts to its credit. It is the very frst whollyexteriors, the thoughtul selecton of colors that are‘Made in India’, sports car to foray into the Indianstatement-making and gel with any age group andautomobile market with virtually no compettors orof course, its technical specs and machinery are all achallengers in its category.ftng canvas and an auto buf will defnitely fall hookline and sinker.A car designed and devised by the legendary autodesigner, DC, Dilip Chhabria, whose idea germinatonsIts distnctve, appealing design instantly bonds withfound fruiton in his frst, actual, complete automobilethe driver and enfolds around the driver that it feelsto be released from the DC Design stable.magical when zipping down the road. And to add to it, its roomy interiors,customizatons, neatly designed make and body, it is defnitely lighter and sportsan air of luxury and comfort that it lends its wings as it glides down the road.When looking into its technical mapping, the frst Indian two-door sports car, DCAvant comes with a Euro V compliant 2 litre turbo charged engine with a poweroutput of 248bhp and a maximum torque of 340Nm sourced from Renault. Withsafety and performance the key focus, it fnds an able companion in a 6-speed“ The car is definitely a passionatemanual gearbox and can whiz 0-100 kmph in just 6 seconds with an outer speedof 180 kmph. Its ground clearance dimensions are at a good 155 mm which isoutcome of sense and sensibilities,defnitely beter than its global peers and this is well-suited to Indian roads. an eventful marriage of ideas,creativity, vision and a precision- And fnally, when it is on-road in real-life situatons and its performance ismeasured, weighed and its caliber assessed by actual owners, revelatons mayengineered mind. difer or change from test-drive phases, its upsides are known, but whatever beits downsides, it is defnitely worth its metle and a signature dream realized notjust for its creator, but for the whole country too. ” Yes! The car is defnitely a passionate outcome of sense and sensibilites, aneventul marriage of ideas, creatvity, vision and a precision-engineered mind.And: To know more about cars, reviews, informaton and for more insights andunique product oferings, the automotve websites, IBB, Indianbluebook.com,autoinspekt.com have the perfect answers!“A car for every purse and purpose” -Alfred P. Sloan The A-segment gets a new entrantAn output of Renault’s intense research and study of the Indian roads and market,the Renault Kwid is defnitely an apt adaptaton for Indian roads. Since its debutlaunch in the 2014 Auto Expo and its ofcial rollout in August 2015, it has caughtthe atenton of the discerning consumer. Renault Kwid’s simple USP is to ofer anafordable compact car whose design mimics an SUV. With a clear aim to take onfellow compettors like Hyundai Eon and Marut Alto, the Renault Kwid ofers 19%lower ownership costs than the Alto.The Kwid is proving to be an inspiraton for fellow compettors like Hyundai Eonand Marut Alto to engage in passionate bursts for supremacy in the A-segmentautomobile market. With its on-road performance, copious test drives, inimitablefeatures, customised packs and its incredible pricing startng at INR 2.56 lakhs,the Kwid’s aspiraton to become numero uno in the entry level, A-segment mayvery well come true. THE RENAULT KWIDAN INSIDE LOOKFirst Impressions coalesces chic with common sense. The Adonis of hatchback cars, the Renault Kwid is Truly, a Glocal Vehiclea head turner of sorts, visually appealing, neatlysculpted with a fuid touch. Its robustness is amplifed The Renault Kwid, a part of Renault’s Compactby its SUV inspired design with short front and rear Module Family, CMF, is creditably the frst foreign caroverhands, high ground clearance, an intrepidly in India, with 98% localizaton. Manufactured at thewoven grille design with keen spotlight on the Renault-Nissan alliance plant in Chennai, the Kwid isRenault logo; Renault’s signature lightng sloted into defnitely a car whose components, parts and inputsthe headlights and stylishly emphasized fog lamps are sourced globally and sewn up and assembled here.completng its striking persona. With internal components developed and tested inKorea, in-depth vehicle endurance and durabilityThe design showcases fuidity and a vibrant touch tests in France, electronics testng in Japan and thethat is primarily a throwback to its SUV muse. This bulk of the work happening in India! The design’sis evident in its high waistline; the black trim in its birth in Renault’s Mumbai and Chennai studios, itsrear bumper and neatly sculpted sides. The exterior’s development, components sourced locally, body andaudacious looks are evident in its interiors too. The chassis testng and its fnal assembly is shaped hereinteriors are simple, unclutered and is amply space in India. Incidentally, this is proving providental asoptmized. The dashboard renders a perceptve feel the Kwid is frst launched here even before a globalof girth and elegance. The neatly placed MediaNAV launch. And therefore, in more ways than one, it hassystem gives a high-quality feel that seamlessly proven to be a glocal car! “ The Adonis of hatchbackcars, the Renault Kwid isa head turner of sorts,visually appealing, neatlysculpted with a fluid touch.”The Renault Kwid’s Many Striking Atributes a 4-valve per cylinder which eliminates thrum orvibratons all neatly blended into a 5-speed manual“It’s a never ending batle of making your cars betertransmission. and also trying to be beter yourself”- Dale Earnhardt 3. Exhaustvely tested for global markets, its designYes! The Renault Kwid has caught the atenton of theshowcases a strong riding dexterity both of and onIndian auto consumers. Some of its atractve traitsroad. With budget pricing and no compromise ininclude: quality and design and four great versions to choosefrom, it is defnitely spoilt for choice.1. Long drives afcionados take note, with a fuelefciency that translates to about a mileage of 25.17km/litre on Indian roads, the Renault Kwid will soonbe every person’s dream hatchback. With many frststo its credit like a 98% made-in-India tag, a budgethatchback that can be accessorized to a premiumhatchback rank, a mind-blowing 60 accessories and a2-year or a 50,000 km service contract on ofer.2. The Kwid’s amazing features include a 180 mmground clearance, a compelling 799 cc, 3-cylinderpetrol engine with a torque of 54 PS and 72 Nm, Future iteratons Future iteratve changes for Kwid from the Renault stable include AMT, automatedmanual transmission and a more potent 1.0 litre engine. “ As the most fuel- efficient petrol car inWrapping up: India today, the RenaultAs the most fuel-efcient petrol car in India today, the Renault Kwid has defnitelyKwid has definitelyreceived upbeat, positve reviews and evaluatons, and this has in turn given it areceived upbeat, positivelofy standing. Is this a ftng compettor or an alternatve to Marut’s Alto? As thevehicle rolls out on the road, it is the customer’s verdict that will give a beftngreviews and evaluations,answer! and this has in turngiven it a lofty standing.! ”AYUR VEDA& WELLNESS How do we interpret Wellness? As per WHO, Wellness is an actve process of becoming aware of and makingchoices toward a healthy and fulflling life.“...a state of complete physical, mental,and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infrmity.” J Stanford describes Wellness as “Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state ofbeing.” Wellness encompasses more than just being disease-free. It is a dynamicprogression towards transformaton and development. In fact, it is an ongoing,anytme, all-tme process or actvity which promotes awareness building ofthe many available choices which are benefcial and promotes a healthier andsatsfying life. How did it come about? It is said that Dr. Halbert L Dunn, frst referred to the term Wellness in the 1950sto depict a healthy balance between the mind, body and soul which gives rise toa great sense of wellness. Gradually, Wellness gained prominence in the 1970sand it grew as a major health component promotng conscious self-awarenessand self-development. “ All of us are in the constantquest of seeking meaning andpurpose to our lives as it unfoldswith the situations, trials andtribulations we encounter in thejourney called Life. ” Categorizing the Wellness Dimensions should feel enriched, rewarded and recognized andat the same tme, contribute wholeheartedly and isPhysical Wellness completely involved in the job.Being ft, actve and lively is the very basis Physical Spiritual Wellness Wellness. Along with this a regimented diet, exerciseand staying away from any detrimental excesses like All of us are in the constant quest of seekingalcohol and tobacco helps you prevent illnesses and meaning and purpose to our lives as it unfolds withreach the optmal level of Physical Wellness. If we the situatons, trials and tribulatons we encounterdo not harm our bodies or weaken it because of lack in the journey called Life. Therefore, Spiritualof exercise or nutritous food and stay away from Wellness is achieved when we fnd, understand andaddictve substances, we are on the road to achieving appreciate our purpose and we learn to coexist andthis wellness.are increasingly tolerant to people, beliefs values andalso the many forces of nature. Occupatonal Wellness Emotonal Wellness The Occupatonal Wellness determinant is basedon people’s absolute satsfacton in their chosen or Being in denial about what we are experiencingsituatonal line of work. In this context, to experience or going through, or if we are incapable ofoccupatonal wellness, it should be a collaboratve acknowledging or understanding our emotonalefort that is meaningful and gratfying. A person route, then Emotonal Wellness cannot be atained. In order to achieve this, being aware of and acceptng no confict, we accomplish Social Wellness.feelings and thoughts, to be realistc, coping withstressful situatons, and to apply a positve approach How Ayurveda always stressed on Wellnessto life would help us reach the state of EmotonalWellness. The established, ancient alternatve medical system,Ayurveda centers on the wellness element ratherIntellectual Wellness than rootng out the illness. Therefore, as perAyurvedic science, in daily living, health and wellnessIf we have to evolve, grow spiritually, it is important to can be achieved only when there is a perfect balanceexplore our potentals, challenge ourselves, critcally established between mind, body, soul and nature. analyze and a constant quest to learn, all these act asstmulants to achieve Intellectual Wellness. As per Ayurvedic principles, the human life is anamalgamaton of mind, body, nature and soul.Social Wellness Each one of have an inimitable nature, which is ourprakrit, and this in turn is made up of any one ofWhen ‘I’ is replaced by ‘We’ even ‘illness’ becomes the fve rudiments of nature or panchabhutams. We‘Wellness.’ Developing good interpersonal have our inimitable qualites or characters that arerelatonships and recognizing that we are referred to as our gunas. And connectng the dotsinterdependent and acceptng of others’ and between these elements is our life-force or physicalmaintaining good, harmonious relatonships with energies known as doshas. The three doshas being,family and friends renders happiness. When there is vata, pita and kapha dosha.When our doshas are in a pleasant state, there is a feeling of wellness and we arealso ft. But generally, we are made of at least two doshas, one which is dominantand the other plays a minor role. So in order to reach a state of wellness, Ayurvedaprescribes understanding and perceiving our physical energies. Consequently,Ayurveda doles out very simple, easy to understand and practce techniques,when we understand our bodies, listen to them, understand, respect and takecare of it, then health and wellness have a harmonizing efect.As per Ayurveda, the mind and heart is one entty. Because, the mind dwells inour heart and therefore, our emotonal and mental connect is easily infuencedby our physical wellbeing.And assimilatng and adaptng these age-old Ayurvedicprinciples of Wellness, is Ayuryogashram, an Ayurvedic health resort in Thrissur,Kerala. Thus the direct bearing of Ayurveda on Wellness can be beautfully summed up in“ the words of Sushruta, one of the earliest proponents of Ayurveda, “One who isThus, considering the manyestablished in Self, who has balanced doshas (body), balanced agni (metabolism),different elements and facets ofproperly formed dhatus (tssues), proper eliminaton of malas (excreton), wellfunctoning bodily processes and whose mind, soul, mind and senses are full of Wellness and the meeting points ofbliss, is called a healthy person.” Ayurveda and Wellness, the unifiedtheories and sciences, all contributeCulminating thus: to ensure just one objective, a happyYes. As clearly laid out by the NWI, Natonal Wellness Insttute, “Wellness is anmind in a healthy body! actve process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward,a more successful existence!” And woven into this holistc approach are many aspects like if all relevant querieshave been addressed as in, if people have explored their latent energies, if a” mult-faceted approach has been dealt with, and if it avows people’s positvevalues and qualites.Ayurveda prescribes just that; Wellness can be achieved with simple changesto life, positve adaptatons and habits, a holistc approach, and lifestylemodifcatons.Simply put, what is pain? Plainly put, pain is a sensaton that hurts. The defniton put forth by theInternatonal Associaton for the Study of Pain is that, “Pain is an unpleasantsensory and emotonal experience associated with actual or potental tssuedamage, or described in terms of such damage.”Pain is described in many connotatons. It could be an ache, a hurtng or throbbingsensaton, soreness, a stng-like feeling, tenderness, twinge, or a pinching senseand as pain levels go higher, it could feel like a jab or a stabbing, unbearable pain.The levels of pain are best described by the individual going through it and onlythey could pinpoint, describe or detail its intensity, its origins and the type andlevel of pain. It is something that is experienced or felt and cannot be seen and itis not apparent or visible. It is via the emotons of the person sufering the paincan we determine the discomfort, distress, agony, uneasiness and the physicalsufering. Pain is distnct and it is our nervous system that actually carries pain signals to thebrain and communicates it. And most ofen, people consult physicians becausethey are in pain and seek relief from that.Pain could be caused by an either a sickness or an injury. It could hamper dailyroutnes and it manifests in many ways. It could be a toothache, headache,stomach ache, discomfort in the stomach, muscular strains and aches, joint painor even back pain etc. It could also be a result of an injury or an accident. And inthe quest of an answer to this and the panacea we seek is Pain relief!PAIN RELIEF &MANAGEMENT“ Pain could be caused due to inequities anddisproportions that become a part of usand is entrenched in our compositionover the years. And to achieve absolutepain relief, these inequities have to bedealt with in essence. ” The path to Pain Relief via Ayurveda What maybe the reasons forPeople seek several methods, routes andphysical pain and suffering? machinatons for pain relief. Our brain is madeof many chemicals that are pain-relieving. And inPain could be caused due to inequites andorder to actvate this, and for these chemicals to bedisproportons that become a part of us and isreleased, temporary pain medicatons help createentrenched in our compositon over the years. Andthe placebo efect and gives an instantaneous respiteto achieve absolute pain relief, these inequites havefrom pain. This experience is known as ‘self efcacy’.to be dealt with in essence.And some of these methods could be mainstaySome of the root causes of pain originate from: allopathic interventons or even alternatvetreatment courses like Ayurveda and Homeopathy.Accumulaton of toxins in the body, imbalancePain relief could also be achieved with systemizedbuildup in the body over tme, poor food habitsexercise, diet and lifestyle changes. And of course,and lack of nutriton, digeston issues and stomachYoga, Meditaton, Reiki, Relaxaton, Massages and aailments, nervous system disorders, stress factorscouple Therapies can also help relieve pain.afectng the mind and body, reduced immunity andresistance power, sleep disorders, and disturbancesAnd in this, the ancient, established, revered ‘Scienceto the natural biological rhythms. of Life’ Ayurveda has some very efectve, classicapproaches to Pain relief."