INSIDE Kerala’s 100-Year-Old Ayurvedic Banana Leaf Ritual

In this immersive episode of Stories from Bharat, Kamiya Jani travels to the serene backwaters of Kerala to experience Atapa Snana, an ancient Ayurvedic sun therapy practised for generations at the 117-year-old Nirava Holistic Center in Alappuzha. Wrapped in banana leaves, covered in fermented rice paste, and resting under the warm Kerala sun — Kamiya discovers how deeply Ayurveda connects the body with the five elements of nature. From preventive wellness to recovery therapies, this family of doctors has been healing people for over a century. It helps you slow down, tune into yourself, and rediscover how naturally your body heals when you give it time. Watch the full episode to experience the healing power of Kerala — where every leaf, every herb and every ray of sunlight works silently to bring you back to yourself....