Background: Ayurveda has the distinction of being the oldest medical system known to man and the oldest and most comprehensive spiritual teachings in the world. The present study was conducted to assess awareness on ayurvedic medicine. Materials & Methods: 250 adult subjects of both genders were included. A self-administered questionnaire based on Ayurvedic medicine for healthy lifestyle was prepared and distributed among all. Responses were recorded. Results: Out of 250, males were 150 and females were 100. Awareness on ayurvedic medicine was seen among 82%, 55% thought it to be expensive, 74% found it effective, 45% found it harmful, 52% thought that it can be taken with modern medication, 78% found that it is important to keep personal hygiene for maintaining healthy lifestyle, 85% found that it is possible to maintain health and treatment in Ayurveda, 83% replied that special diet is needed during taking Ayurvedic medication, 89% replied that exercise is needed during taking Ayurvedic medication, 42% have taken Ayurveda medicine previously and 14% have encountered side effects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Most of the subjects had sufficient awareness regarding usefulness of Ayurveda on general health.