Dhanvantari Homam

An incarnation of Lord Satyanarayana / Vishnu, Dhanvantri is believed to be the Father of medicine as per Hindu scriptures and the founder of Ayurveda. He is worshiped to end the ailments in physical and mental forms. This Dhanvantri Homam is performed to invoke the lord Dhanvantri.

When Dhanvantari Pooja Can be Performed

This Pooja is performed on the Ashtami day (of Navaratri), Dhanteras day, but it can also perform as per the position of the stars and planets according to one’s birth chart. This Pooja can be performed on Mondays too. Ekadasi days also considered auspicious to perform this puja.

Religious Significance of Dhanvantari Pooja

1. Dhanvantari is considered to the first physician, doctor and is renowned as God of health and immortality.
2. Dhanvantari Pooja is conducted to terminate physical and mental problems and to recover from a chronic illness affecting an individual for long.
3. Dhanvantari Homam is very effective and highly recommended for those people who are aching from serious or dangerous illness and there is no way of healing that illness.
4. According to Srimad Bhagavatham, by the grace of deity Dhanvantari not only the diseases of body and mind cured, but also the soul is alleviating the continual repetition of birth and death.

Advantages of Performing Dhanvantari Pooja

1. Increases one’s life span and restores good health.
2. It negates evil energy and brings prosperity.
3. The main advantage of performing Dhanvantari Homam is to get rid of any sorts of incurable diseases.
4. Conducting this Homam once in a year helps an individual to have a long and healthy life.
5. It acts as a solution to all health problems.
6. This Homam is required for frequent medical problems and to avoid any further health problems in the future to live a long healthy life.

Dhanvantri Homa FAQ’S

Who is Lord Dhanvantari?
Dhanvantari is a form of Lord Vishnu. He is the deity of medicine. According to Hindu Puranas, he is known as Ayurveda god.

Why we can perform Dhanvantari Homa?
Dhanvantari Homam is performed to get the relief from any kinds of several health problems, to get a healthy and long life.

When Dhanvantari Homam can be performed?
The Dhanvantari Homam is performed on the Ashtami day, Dhantaras day, Mondays, and Ekadasi days. These days are considered auspicious to perform this Homa.

When national Ayurveda day is celebrated?
On the day of Dhanvantari Jayanthi, the national Ayurveda day is celebrated. Lord Dhanvantari is considered as a sacred propagator of Ayurveda.

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