Lord Dhanwanthari
The Divine Physician & God of Ayurveda
Source of Ayurveda
Lord Dhanwanthari is worshipped in Hindu tradition as the divine physician and the God of Ayurveda.
He represents health, healing, longevity, and the sacred knowledge of medicine.
He is regarded as an incarnation of Lord Mahavishnu and is revered by devotees seeking freedom from disease, physical well-being, mental peace, and a long and healthy life.
Emergence from the Ocean of Milk
According to Hindu tradition, Lord Dhanwanthari appeared during the Samudra Manthan, the great churning of the Ocean of Milk.
The Devas and Asuras churned the cosmic ocean in search of Amrita, the sacred nectar of immortality.
During this divine event, Lord Dhanwanthari emerged from the ocean carrying the vessel containing Amrita. His appearance symbolised the arrival of divine healing and the knowledge required to preserve health and life.
The Sacred Form of Lord Dhanwanthari
Sankha
The conch represents purity, divine sound, and sacred knowledge.
Chakra
The divine discus represents the power of Lord Vishnu and the destruction of negative forces.
Jaluka
The leech represents traditional Ayurvedic healing practices and the medical knowledge associated with Lord Dhanwanthari.
Amrita Kalasha
The sacred pot of nectar represents life, health, rejuvenation, and immortality.
Lord Dhanwanthari & Ayurveda
Ayurveda is one of India’s ancient systems of health and medicine. The word Ayurveda is traditionally understood as the ‘knowledge of life’.
Its philosophy gives importance to harmony between the body, mind, lifestyle, diet, and environment. Lord Dhanwanthari is honoured as the divine patron of this healing tradition.
For generations, physicians and devotees have worshipped Him before beginning treatments, preparing medicines, or undertaking prayers for recovery.
Seeking His Divine Grace
Devotees come before Lord Dhanwanthari with prayers for:
At Korayi Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, devotees offer prayers and traditional forms of worship seeking Lord Dhanwanthari’s blessings for health and healing.
- Dhanwanthari Homam
- Ney Payasam
- Palpayasam
- Roga Nivarana Pushpanjali
“May Lord Dhanwanthari bless all beings with good health, strength, peace, longevity, and spiritual well-being.”