9th Siddha Day celebrations on 3 January 2026 themed 'Siddha for Global Health'

Exam-focused facts from the 6 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Siddha Day is annually observed on 6 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sage Agathiyar, revered as the father of Siddha medicine.
The 9th Siddha Day celebrations will be held on 3 January 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai.
The theme of the 9th Siddha Day is 'Siddha for Global Health'.
The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will preside over and inaugurate the 9th Siddha Day celebrations.