Dhanvanthari Pooja

Who is Lord Dhanvantari?

Lord Dhanvantari is venerated as the deity of Ayurveda and medicine. He is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who appeared to restore balance in the universe. This divine healer is also called the father of Ayurveda, an infallible science dedicated to human welfare.

What is the significance of Dhanvantari Puja?

Devotees honour Lord Dhanvantari, seeking health, longevity, and disease protection. They believe invoking him brings healing and vitality. Dhanvantari emerged to alleviate suffering and cure ailments.

How is Lord Dhanvantari depicted?

Dhanvantari is often depicted with four hands, holding a pot of Amrita (nectar), medical herbs, a conch (Shankh), and a discus (Chakra), representing healing, protection, and divine knowledge.

Some images depict Lord Dhanvantri carrying palm-leaf manuscripts, the Ayurvedic system of medicine.

The legend behind Lord Dhanvantari  

According to legend, once the celestial beings, Devas, and Asuras churned the Cosmic Ocean of Milk to obtain the Divine nectar that grants immortality. While churning the ocean, many precious and unique objects, such as Airavata, Kamadhenu, Uchchaisrava, Kalpavriksha, and Mother Lakshmi, emerged. Lord Dhanvantari, carrying a pot of nectar, appeared last.

What are the steps involved in the Lord Dhanvantari Pooja?

Dhanvantri Pooja includes Suddhi, Sankalpa, Dhyana, invocation of the deity, Deepa and Dhupa, main mantra chanting, Gayatri Mantra chanting, Naivedya, Prarthana, and Aarti.

When should I perform the Lord Dhanvantari Pooja?

The best days to perform the Lord Dhanvantari Pooja are Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha in Kartika month, which marks the appearance of the deity during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean). Ekadashi, Thursdays, and birthdays are also considered for performing the Lord Dhanvantari Puja.

The best time to perform the Lord Dhanvantari Pooja is the Brahma Muhurta and the Pradosha Kaal (1-2 hours after sunset).

Where should I perform the Lord Dhanvantari Puja?

During the Lord Dhanvantari Pooja, the deity’s power is invoked. So, the place of Pooja should be sacred and filled with abundant energy to propitiate deities. Experienced priests must perform the Dhanvantari Pooja for its success. The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre does it all under one roof.

What is the cost of Lord Dhanvantari Puja?

The cost of Lord Dhanvantari Puja depends on the Pooja procedure, the time duration, the number of priests performing the Lord Dhanvantari Pooja, and the materials used in the puja. The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual’ Homam Centre performs all Poojas and Homas at an affordable cost with qualified priests.

What are the Lord Dhanvantari puja benefits?

• The Dhanvantari puja benefits devotees abundantly.
• Performing Dhanvantari Pooja provides relief from ailments.
• It helps restore energy.
• Performing Dhanvantari Puja bestows longevity and good health.
• One can find a good response to medical treatments after performing Lord Dhanvantari Puja.
• This Dhanvantari Pooja can keep one with stable mental peace.
• What are the Mantra(s) chanted in the Lord Dhanvantari Pooja?

The Lord Dhanvantari Pooja must be performed with utmost dedication, and all essential mantras must be chanted according to Agama Vidhi to receive the immense blessings of Lord Dhanvantari.

Dhanvantari Dhyana (Meditation Mantra)

||Om Shankham Chakram Jalaukaan Dadhadamritghatam Charudorbhishchaturbhi|
sukshmasvachatihrudyanshukparivilasanmaulimambhojanetram ॥
Kalambhodojjwalangam katitatvil sachcharupitambaradhyam|
 Vande Dhanvantarin Tan Nikhilgadarujan Shantaye Shashwatam||

Meaning of the Dhanvantri Dhyana Mantra 

I meditate upon Lord Dhanvantari, holding a conch, discus, leech, and the pot of nectar, radiant and compassionate, the eternal remover of all diseases.

Dhanvantri Gayatri Mantra

||Om Tat Purushaaya Vidmahae Amritha Kalasa 

Hastaaya Dheemahi Tannno Dhanvantri prachodayaat||

Meaning of the Dhanvantri Gayatri Mantra 

I meditate upon the Lord Dhanvantri, who holds a pot of immortal objects in his hands. So may the Lord remove the darkness of ignorance and light the lamp of wisdom all over the body, especially in the heart.

Worship Lord Dhanvantari and offer your prayers to him through the powerful Dhanvantri Pooja. You can certainly get his blessings for good health, longevity, peace, and prosperity.