Dr. Dogra Ayurveda

The Dogra family Ayurvedic journey

Three generations.
One continuing Ayurvedic tradition.

From Lahore before Partition, to an eye hospital in Jalandhar in 1947, to our clinics in Phagwara and Jalandhar today: the story of one family and its Ayurvedic practice.

  1. Lahore1941
  2. Jalandhar1947
  3. Phagwara & JalandharToday

Chapter 01

Vaid Kaviraj Pt. Amarnath Dogra
b. 1916

First generation

Vaid Kaviraj Pt. Amarnath Dogra

Ayurvedic physician · Eye-care heritage

Lahore → Jalandhar

Lahore, where the family’s Ayurvedic practice began
Lahore, where the story begins

  1. 1916

    Born in Bara Pind Lohatian

    Born on 3 September 1916 in Bara Pind Lohatian, Tehsil Shakergarh, District Gurdaspur (now in Pakistan). His Ayurvedic education and professional journey became the foundation of the Dogra family’s continuing association with Ayurveda.

    Gurdaspur

  2. 1931

    Kaviraj qualification

    Studied Ayurveda at Dayananda Ayurvedic College, Lahore.

    Lahore

  3. 1933

    Vaidya Vachaspati

    Completed the Vaidya Vachaspati qualification, described in the family biography as the highest Ayurvedic qualification of that time.

    Lahore

  4. 1941

    Practice in Lahore

    From 1941 he practised Ayurveda in Lahore with a particular focus on eye care, and served as Pharmacy Incharge at Mool Chand Khairati Ram Trust Hospital.

    Lahore

  5. 1947

    Dogra Ayurvedic Eye Hospital

    After Partition, Pt. Amarnath Dogra established the Dogra Ayurvedic Eye Hospital at Tanda Chowk, near Mai Hiran Gate, Jalandhar. It became an important part of the family’s Ayurvedic eye-care heritage.

    Jalandhar

  6. 1950s–1990s

    Teaching, research and service

    He continued as an Ayurvedic physician, teacher and researcher: teaching and examining students, taking part in Ayurvedic organisations, researching Ayurvedic medicines and medicinal herbs, and working with Ayurvedic pharmacies and institutions.

    Jalandhar
A street in old Lahore
Old Lahore

Chapter 02

Vaid Dr. Virender Kumar Dogra
b. 1941

Second generation

Vaid Dr. Virender Kumar Dogra

Ras Vaidya · Ayurvedic formulations

Jalandhar

  1. 1941

    Born into the tradition

    Born in 1941 in what is now Pakistan, he carried the family tradition forward as a renowned Ras Vaidya.

    Pakistan

  2. Study

    Dayananda Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar

    He studied at Dayananda Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar.

    Jalandhar

  3. Craft

    Ras Shastra and formulation

    His work drew on Ras Shastra, Ayurvedic formulations, traditional medicine preparation and entrepreneurship.

    Jalandhar

  4. Known for

    Neeljal and Feeza

    He was associated with developing and popularising Ayurvedic formulations including Neeljal and Feeza, along with other preparations.

    Jalandhar

Chapter 03

Dr. Varun Dogra
b. 1981

Third generation

Dr. Varun Dogra

Ayurvedic physician · Continuing the tradition

Phagwara & Jalandhar

  1. 1981

    The third generation

    Born in 1981, Dr. Varun Dogra represents the third generation of the Dogra family’s Ayurvedic tradition.

    Jalandhar

  2. 2006

    Ayurvedic degree

    Completed his BAMS at Dayananda Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar.

    Jalandhar

  3. 2010

    Postgraduate studies and Pure Biotech

    Completed further postgraduate studies in Delhi, and established Pure Biotech Private Limited the same year.

    Delhi

  4. 2016

    Kaya Kalp Pharma

    Established Kaya Kalp Pharma.

    Punjab

  5. Today

    Continuing the tradition

    Dr. Varun Dogra continues the family’s Ayurvedic journey through personalised consultation, traditional Ayurvedic approaches, therapies, formulations and lifestyle guidance, at our clinics in Phagwara and Jalandhar.

    Phagwara & Jalandhar
Clinic photo (Phagwara / Jalandhar) to come
Our clinics today

Photographs from the Dogra family archive.

Today

The tradition continues in Phagwara and Jalandhar.

Consultations with Dr. Varun Dogra at our two clinics, or by video and audio call from anywhere.

Meet Dr. Varun Dogra