Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College is a prominent and private healthcare institution in Palakkad, Kerala, established in 2002 and managed by the Santhigiri Ashram, a charitable organisation founded by "Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru", a premier educational organization, functioning under the leadership of Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru, to restore the glory of Ayurveda (Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy, collectively known as AYUSH) through quality education imparted to hungry minds, the College is situated at Olassery, 12 kms from Palakkad, Kerala in the lush green environment at Olassery, Kodumbu, Palakkadu Kerala-678551, a well-established library containing more than sufficient books on different subjects, a rich specimen herbal garden sprawling over of land and separate hostel for boys and girls with required facilities, which facilitates the academic needs of the students. The Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College provides excellent education and crucial skills to their students with skilled doctors, and the aim is to promote growth and development in the field of Ayurveda. The Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College is committed to delivering excellence in imparting education, practical training, and community engagement in the field of Ayurveda.
Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College offers undergraduate and postgraduate Ayurvedic care programs, including BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) with 50 intakes. Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College was initially affiliated with Kannur University and later in 2010 affiliated with the Kerala University for Health Sciences (KUHS). It is recognized by the government of India and the Central Council of Indian Medicines. The hospital was commenced in 1997 at Olassery, Palakkad serving medical care to surrounding 60 villages. It is situated adjacent to Santhigiri Palakkad Branch Ashram and on the banks of Bharathapuzha's tributary Sokanashini Puzha (a river that cures sorrows) amid paddy fields and palm trees in full peace and tranquility The institution has the latest facilities and traditional treatment methods in its more than 100-beds teaching hospital and all the academic departments and 24-hour emergency services with all modern facilities, -bedded full flagged hospital, facilities like modern Operation theater, Labor room, X-ray, ECG, Scanning facility etc
In addition to healthcare and education, the Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College actively participates in community programs to promote Ayush and raise awareness about natural healing methods. Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College organizes workshops, seminars, and health campaigns to educate people about the benefits of Ayurveda.
Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and ethics in healthcare. Through a focus on comprehensive well-being, education, research, and engagement with the community, the College plays a crucial part in integrating Ayush practices into conventional healthcare, thus enhancing the health and wellness of individuals and societies.