absolutely true; vaidyanathan is the bliss who alone can remain ever a fresh and right doctor. Rest we get along with KR
On Sun, 3 Aug 2025 at 09:38, APS Mani <[email protected]> wrote: > Such a beautiful summary and exhaustive list of Dhanwantari Temples, KR > Sir. There is one Temple of Dhanwantari that is to be included, which is > the Edavetty Sree Krishna Temple in Thodupuzha (where we had darshan > recently), a most revered Dhanwantari Temple in Idukki District, Kerala. > > May Lord Dhanwantari bless all with good health & longevity, Mani > > On Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Dhanvantari (धन्वन्तरि).—A deva who was a preceptor in Āyurveda. Origin. >> The devas and asuras together churned the milky ocean, Kṣīrābdhi, to >> salvage Amṛta (Nectar) from it. After thousand years there arose from the >> ocean a deva with a Kamaṇḍalu (water-pot of ascetics) in one hand and a >> daṇḍa in the other. That deva was Dhanvantari, (Śloka 31, Sarga 45, Bāla >> Kāṇḍa, Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa) 1) Name of the physician of the gods, said to >> have been produced at the churning of the ocean with a cup of nectar in his >> hand; cf. चतुर्दशरत्न (caturdaśaratna). >> >> The Brahmanda Purana describes the origin of the physician >> deity: >> >> Let the origin of Dhanvantari be heard, O Brāhmaṇas. He was born formerly >> when the ocean was being churned, for the sake of nectar. At the outset, he >> was born before the Kalaśa (pot). He was encircled by a halo of glory all >> round. On seeing him having accomplished his task suddenly, Viṣṇu who was >> standing by said—“You are born of water”. Hence, he is remembered as >> Abja (water-born). Abja said to Viṣṇu—“O lord, I am your son. Allot me >> my share and place in the world, O excellent god.” On being told thus, the >> lord said after review in the factual position, “The division of the >> Yajña has already been made by the sons of Diti as well as the Suras. The >> due performance of Homas etc. has been laid down in the Vedas by the great >> sages. It is not possible to get Homa performed unto you at any time. As >> you are born subsequent to Vedas O god, you have no Mantra (assignable >> to you). O lord, in your second incarnation you will earn reputation in the >> world. Then you will attain the super-natural powers like Aṇimā >> (minuteness) and others. O lord, you will attain Deva-hood with this >> selfsame body. Brāhmaṇas (and other twice-born ones) shall worship you with >> Caturmantras (i.e. Mantras from the four Vedas), ghee offerings and Gavyas >> (materials of worship obtained from milk, milk products). You will once >> again reproduce the Āyurveda (the Science of Medicine). These incidents and >> events are inevitable and have already been visualised by the lotus-born >> lord (Brahmā) earlier. Undoubtedly you will be born in the second Dvāpara >> Yuga”. Therefore, after granting the boon, Viṣṇu disappeared. — Brahmanda >> Purana, Chapter 67 {KR HENCE DANVANTARI WAS NOT FROM VEDAS; BUT AFTER >> THE SMRITHI AYURVEDA A DEITY WAS FORMED AS VISHNU FORM. THUS WHERE >> AYURVEDAM IS ON TOP DHANVANTARI SHAALL BE THERE. EVERY TEMPLE ADDED THE >> DHANVANTARI AAS AYURVEDIC DEITY LATER. MAHA MRTYUNJAYA MANTRA ISS VEDIC BUT >> WAS ADDED TO DHANVANTARI} >> >> According to the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Dhanvantari, >> accompanied by his disciples, once journeyed to Kailasha. On the way, a >> naga named Takshaka emitted a venom-spitting hiss. A disciple plucked the >> diamond upon the head of Takshaka and hurled it towards the earth. Upon >> learning these events, the powerful serpent-king Vasuki amassed thousands >> of serpents under the leadership of Drona, Pundarika, and Dhananjaya >> against the entourage. The poisonous emissions of all these serpents united >> to make the disciples of Dhanvantari faint. Immediately, Dhanvantari >> concocted a medicine made from vanaspati, allowing his followers to recover >> and causing the snakes to faint in turn. When Vasuki understood what had >> transpired, he sent a Shaiva serpent goddess, Manasa, to face Dhanvantari. >> Manasa sent the disciples of Dhanvantari into a swoon, but since the >> deity was proficient in the art of Vishvavidya, he soon restored his >> disciples to consciousness. When Manasa deemed it impossible to defeat >> Dhanvantari or his disciples, she held the trishula given to her by Shiva >> and aimed it at Dhanvantari. Seeing this, Shiva and Brahma appeared before >> them and restored the peace, sending them all on their way >> >> Dhanvanthari temples in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry >> include: >> >> >> >> Nelluvai Dhanwantari Temple, Wadakkanchery, Thrissur, Kerala >> >> Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam, Walajapet, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu[23] >> >> Thevalakkadu Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Kulasekharamangalam Post, Vaikom, >> Kottayam, Kerala[24] >> >> Aanakkal Dhanwanthari Temple, Thaniyathukunnu, Thrissur[25] >> >> Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Keeramkulangara, Thrissur >> >> Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu[26] >> >> Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Maruthorvattom, Cherthala, Kerala[27] >> >> Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Prayikara, Mavelikara, Alleppey, Kerala[28] >> >> Sree Dhanwanthari Temple Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala >> >> Sree Dhanwanthari Temple Kanakkoor, Alappuzha, Kerala >> >> Sree Dhanwanthari Temple Poothakulam, Kollam, Kerala >> >> Shri Dhanwantari Temple, Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Campus, Puri, >> Odisha >> >> Sri Dhanvantri Swamy Sannidhi within the Sanjeevi Vinayakar Temple, >> JIPMER campus >> >> Shri Aalkkalmanna Dhanwanthari Temple is situated at Eranthod Village, >> Angadippuram Panchayat, Perintalmanna Taluk of Malappuram District. >> >> There is also Sri Murrari Dhanvantri Moorthi Kshetram temple in kollam >> district (boothakulam) paravur. It belongs to a family called Thundvilla, >> it is owned and run by the family members itself. People offer prayer for >> there beloved ones and offer paalpayasam to god. >> >> Shri Dhanvantari Temple, Palluruthy, Kochi, Kerala is a small temple >> managed by Gowda Saraswath Brahmin Community. >> >> Shri Mahavishnu Dhanwanthari Temple, Karumom, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala >> is a small temple managed by Travancore Desawom Board >> >> THE INDIAN GOD DHANVANTARI Louis H. GRAY UNIVERSITY >> OF NEBRASKA ALTHOUGH DHANVANTARI is a deity of minor rank and importance, >> he merits somewhat detailed consideration since he is the only real Indian >> god of healing. The earliest known allusion to him appears to be Kaus'ika >> Sitra 74. 6, which prescribes that a portion of the daily offering >> (baliharana) be placed "in the water-holder for Dhanvantari, [? Cloud-] >> Ocean, Herbs, Trees, Sky, and Earth" (udadhdne dhanvantaraye samu- >> drdyausadhivanaspatibhyo dyavaprthivtbhydm). In this connexion it should be >> observed that healing properties are very widely ascribed to water and >> herbs. Sacrifice to Dhanvantari is frequently mentioned. "At evening and in >> the morning one should make offering of dressed ghee to the Agnihotr-gods, >> to Soma, to Vanaspati, to Agni-Soma, to Indra-Agni, to Heaven-Earth, to >> Dhanvantari, to Indra, to the All-Gods, to Brahma, saying, 'svahd"' >> (A1valdyana Grhya- Sidra 1. 2. 1-2),1 and Dhanvantari receives a >> "Dhanvantari- leaf" (dhanvantaritaparna, M7nava Grhya-Sutra 2. 12. 19). At >> the pakayajna, a Brahman must officiate at the "Dhanvantari- sacrifice", as >> he must at the similar rite in the caityayajfia (A. G-S. 1. 3. 6; 1. 12. >> 5).2 One year after the namakarana, a goat and a sheep must be offered >> to'Agni and Dhanvantari. >> >> In the Maha-bharata (3. 3. 25; 13. 17. 104) >> Dhanvantari is one of the 108 names of the Sun and one of the 1008 names of >> Siva; but it is doubtful whether these facts are of real significance in >> view of the Indian tendency to identify deities of divergent character by >> syncretism. The epic also recounts the legend most generally known >> concerning him, telling how, after the Ocean of Milk had been churned for a >> thousand years, he arose, the very Ayur-Veda, bearing a staff and a white >> bowl containing amrta (dhanvantaris tato devo vapusrnan udatisthata, >> s.vetamn kamandyaluvi bibhrad amrtam yatra tisthati, Mahabhhrata 1. 18. 38; >> atha varsasahasrenza ayurvedamnayah/ pumnn, udatisthat sudharmatmna >> sadandah sakamandalu7i, atha dhanvantarir ndma, Rdmnyaia 1. 45. 31-32; cf. >> YVisnu Purana, tr. Wilson, 1. 144). According to the Bhdgavata Purdna (1. >> 13. 17), he was the twelfth avatar of Visnu, from whom he, "beholding the >> Ayur-Veda" (dyurvedadrg), "was manifestly risen, limb for limb" (sa vai >> bhagavatah saksad visnor aznsdms'asam- bhavah dhanvantarir; ib. 8. 8. 34). >> Besides this incarnation, Dhanvantari had a second avatar. The Visnu Purdna >> (tr. Wilson, 4. 32-33) makes him a King of Kasi (Benares), the >> great-great-great-great-great grandson of the famous Purudravas. He was >> free from human infirmities and possessed universal knowledge in every >> incarnation. In the life just previous to his avatar as Dhanvantari, Visnu >> had conferred upon him the boon of being born a Ksatriya and of becoming >> the author of medical science, besides being entitled to a share of the >> oblations offered to the gods. Similarly the Trikandas'esa (2. 7. 21) >> identifies him with "Divodasa, King of Kati, nectar-born" (dhanvantarir >> divodasah kdairdjah sudhod- bhavaih). The Bhdgavata PuraPna (2. 7. 21) also >> knows of this, speaking of "the glorious Dhanvantari, the very mention of >> whose name straightway slays the diseases of men oppressed with many >> diseases; ... and, incarnate in the world, he teaches the Ayur-Veda" >> (dhanvantaris ca bhagavan svayarn eva kirtir namnah nramn pururujant ruja >> dau hanti . . . ayus ca vedam anulsasty avatirya loke. >> >> A study of Dhanvantari's birth from the churning of the >> cosmic Ocean of Milk (the later surrogate of the Vedic sky- ocean) and of >> his association in the Siitras with the celestial deities Soma (as the >> moon), Indra, Agni (in his heavenly aspect), and Brahma suggests that he >> also was a celestial divinity; more especially, it would seem, a cloud-god. >> On the other hand, the clouds play curiously little part in Vedic >> religion;9 and, accordingly, a cloud-deity would tend to be dropped from >> the company of the great gods, though still receiving honor in actual cult >> among the people. Thus it was only natural that Dhanvantari should not be >> named in the Vedas, but should be worshipped in the Sfitras and should >> figure in the epics and Puranas, as well as in folk-stories of the present >> day. It may well have been that he was absorbed, in the Vedas, by the >> rain-god Parjanya.10 If this argumentation is correct, it is not difficult >> to see why Dhanvantari was conceived as a deity of healing. From the ocean >> of the sky the clouds pour down fertilising rain, water which gives life to >> plants and trees, which revives parched and suffering vegetation, which >> heals the distress of man and beast. From this special healing it was but a >> natural step to healing from all suffering and from disease. Then, when the >> art of medicine and surgery was developed, it was felt that gods, like men, >> must have their physician, and that so vital a science must have a divine >> head. Thus it was, perchance, that Dhanvantari regained the status which he >> had lost, though transferred, so to speak, from the old Cloud-Bureau, >> absorbed in the Rain- Ministry, to the newly created Department for >> Medicine. Later still, he again suffered demotion, and an attempt was made >> to euhemerise him; so that, from being an independent god, he became an >> avatar of Visnu, then, aided by the development of a medical school at Kagi >> which needed a divine patron, an earthly king, and at last a leech who was >> mortal. Our outline, if rightly sketched, is an interesting history of the >> vicissitudes of an Indian god! [[The Indian God Dhanvantari Author(s): >> Louis H. Gray Source: Journal of the American Oriental Society , 1922, >> Vol. 42 (1922), pp. 323-337]] >> >> Hope things might become clearer from the data provided aabove. >> >> K RAJARAM IRS 3825 >> >> On Sat, 2 Aug 2025 at 18:22, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> THE DHANVANTARI TEMPLE RAMANATHAPURAM, COIMBATORE-TAMILNADU--COMPILED >>> >>> Dear friends, >>> >>> Today my posting is about the Dhanvantari Temple in Coimbatore which is >>> located within the *Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayalam & Research Institute* >>> (AVCRI) compound in Ramanathapuram. The temple is dedicated to >>> Dhanvantari; the Hindu deity associated with Ayurveda and considered the >>> source of all Ayurvedic knowledge. The temple is known for its peaceful >>> atmosphere and is a rare temple dedicated to Dhanvantari in South India. >>> >>> Hope a divine reading. >>> >>> Gopalakrishnan 2-8-2025. >>> >>> Here's some basic information about the temple. >>> >>> Location: The temple is situated at No 136/137, Trichy Road, >>> Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore, Coimbatore - 641045. >>> >>> Dedication: It is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, who is believed to be >>> an avatar of Lord Vishnu. >>> >>> Significance: It is one of the few temples in the world dedicated to >>> Dhanvantari. >>> >>> Temple Features: The temple is known for its peaceful and serene >>> atmosphere. >>> >>> Daily Rituals: Daily rituals are performed for the health and well-being >>> of patients, including chanting mantras and rhythmic drum beats according >>> to the Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayalam & Research Institute (AVCRI) website. >>> >>> Other Deities: Besides Dhanvantari, the temple also houses shrines for >>> *Ganesha, >>> Ayyappa, Shiva, Hanuman, and the Navagrahas. * >>> >>> Dress Code: Traditional and formal clothing is recommended, and *photography >>> is not permitted* inside the temple. >>> >>> Nearby: The temple is located near the Olumpus Stop and the nearest >>> railway station is Pilamedu, about 2 km away. >>> >>> Mantra-Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaaya Dhanvantaraye >>> >>> Amrutha-Kalasa-Hasthaaya Sarvaamaya-Vinaashanaaya >>> >>> Tri-Lokya-Naathaaya Shri Mahaavishnave Namaha || >>> >>> Introduction >>> >>> The precincts of the Ayurveda Trust Complex, Where the Chikitsalayam is >>> located, is sanctified by a Dhanwanthari Temple, A rare one of its kind in >>> South India, *Devoted to Dhanwanthari, The Patron deity and Source of >>> all Ayurveda Knowledge*. Tn this temple rituals are performed every >>> day for the health and well-being of the patients. In addition, *other >>> deities like Ganesha, Ayyappa, Shiva, Hanuman, and the Navagrahas* are >>> also propitiated here. The presence of the temple and the performance of >>> the rituals, the chanting of incantations or Mantras, the rhythmic drum >>> beats all add to the healing atmosphere on this campus. >>> >>> Though the inpatients are not allowed to move around during the main >>> treatment, they can certainly visit the temple on the first few days >>> and the last few days of their stay at the campus. *Further, the >>> “PRASAD” [Sandalwood paste and flowers] from the temple will be brought to >>> patients daily to the occupancy of the patients every morning.* >>> >>> Sree Dhanwanthari >>> >>> Of the celebrated 22 avatars as described in Srimat Bhagawatam, the lord >>> of Life & Medicines is mentioned to be the 12th. This temple stands >>> proud amidst one of the rare temples in the whole world that is devoted to >>> Lord Dhanwanthari. >>> >>> *Who is lord Dhanwanthari ? Why is he so important in Ayurveda ?* >>> >>> Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda and God of health, was the >>> first divine incarnation to impart Ayurveda wisdom and knowledge to humans. >>> Lord Dhanvantari is an outstanding personality in the history of Ayurveda. >>> Being the physician of the Gods, an extraordinary surgeon is an incarnation >>> of Lord Vishnu, and an expert in Ayurveda, *he is worshipped all over >>> India, particularly in South India*, as the God of Medicine, especially >>> on Dhanvantari Jayanti. Lord Dhanvantari is represented as a four-armed >>> deity holding a pot of Amrita (ambrosia- nectar of immortality) in one hand >>> and a Shankha (conch) in another, with the other two hands holding >>> medicinal herbs and left hand the lord holds atta (leech). >>> >>> What is the legend about God Dhanwantari? >>> >>> It is told in the scriptures how Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Lord >>> Vishnu and the god of Ayurveda, emerged with the nectar of immortality. >>> in the ancient scriptures that, *“One who remembers the name of >>> Dhanvantari can be disease freed”. * >>> >>> The most frequently told story about lord Dhanvantari is that *he >>> first appeared during the churning of cosmic ocean of milk.* When the >>> ocean was churned by the devas and asuras in search of the elixir of life, >>> Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, came out of it holding a bowl >>> of nectar in his hands. The churning of the ocean of milk is a famous >>> episode in the Puranas that represents lot of spiritual endeavour of a >>> person to achieve control of all world desires, a philosophy that echoes >>> through the teachings and tradition of Ayurveda. >>> >>> *The Bala Kanda of the Ramayana and Bhagavat Purana, feature stories of >>> Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and his miraculous deeds*. starts >>> the story like this: >>> >>> Indra, the king of devas, when riding on his elephant, he came across >>> the sage Durvasa. Seeing Indra, *sage Durvasa offered him a special >>> garland that had been blessed by Sri,* another manifestation of Laxmi, >>> the Goddess of wealth. >>> >>> Indra accepted the garland without much concern and put it on the trunk >>> of his elephant who in turn tossed it onto the floor. >>> >>> Sage Durvasa known for his reddish eyes and quick temper, was very >>> annoyed by this way of Indra’s disrespect, and in anger , He cursed >>> Indra and all the devas with reddish eyes, filled with anger, a scenario >>> that reflects the deep narratives found in Hindu mythology, *to be >>> devoid of all strength thereafter.* >>> >>> Taking advantage of this situation, the Asura demons attacked the devas >>> and killed many of them, and *slowly started capturing control over the >>> universe.* Unable to tolerate this, Indra and other devas sought >>> Brahma's help. Brahma suggested bringing their difficult situation to >>> the knowledge of Lord Vishnu, who in turn advised them *to seek an >>> alliance with the Asuras to churn the ocean of milk together for the nectar >>> of immortality*. >>> >>> Devas agreed only because Lord Vishnu told them that he would support >>> them and make sure that they alone would get the nectar to recover their >>> strength further on to defeat Asuras. >>> >>> So now the churning episode begins. . .Using the mountain Mandara as >>> the rod and Vasuki the serpent as the cord, both devas and asuras proceeded >>> to churn the ocean of milk. The churning was so difficult that various >>> things started emerging out of that, including Lord Dhanvantari who emerged >>> from the ocean with the elixir of life. *First amongst was the deadly >>> visha called halahala which only lord shiva could swallow without being >>> affected, even by the potent venom that the serpent Vasuki, used as a >>> churning rope during the churning of the ocean, could release*. The >>> visha halahala settled in that lord shiva’s throat as per the legend. >>> >>> The churning continued, with the serpent Vasuki being used as the rope. >>> >>> Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean next row, holding in his hands >>> the precious gifts of health and immortality, symbols that highlight his >>> significance in Hindu mythology and the tradition of Ayurveda. >>> >>> Dhanvantari was young, and strongly built, with a broad chest, strong >>> arms, curly hairs, and a bluish-black complexion. As he emerged, he was >>> holding a conch, leeches, healing herbs, a sankha and chakra, and the >>> long-sought pot of amrita (ambrosia). >>> >>> The asuras guessed the right moment and realized that the pot >>> contained the nectar of immortality and snatched away the pot from his >>> hand at the right moment. >>> >>> Snatching the pot away, They started quarrelling amongst themselves >>> about who will take the nectar first and have it to attain immortality. >>> Seeing them busy fighting, *lord Vishnu tricked them. He appeared as >>> Mohini, a beautiful woman who fascinated the asuras, recovered the nectar >>> from them, and distributed it only amongst the devas*. As soon as the >>> devas drank it, they were energized and defeated the demons. After >>> worshipping Lord Vishnu and Shri Laxmi, they resumed their position in the >>> heavens. >>> >>> At the time of the churning, Lord Vishnu foretold that Lord Dhanvantari >>> would appear again in the world to teach the science of Ayurveda. >>> Seeing humanity suffering from ailments, he pleaded with Lord Dhanvantari, >>> the god of Ayurveda, to descend into the material world and teach Ayurveda >>> to the human race according to ancient Hindu scriptures. >>> >>> Another legend >>> >>> In another legend, Lord Dhanvantari is said to have incarnated as the >>> son of King Dirghatamas of Kasi and Queen Sudha. The king was performing >>> severe austerities and offerings to the Lord with the hopes that he >>> would be blessed with a son. Pleased with his devotion, Lord >>> Dhanwanthari was born in the royal house of Kashi. *He Learned Ayurveda >>> from Lord Indra himself and became an expert*. He taught Ayurveda, >>> emphasizing the importance of Dhanvantari Jayanti to his disciples. and >>> the science of healing techniques to his disciples and from there to the >>> suffering humanity. >>> >>> >>> >>> Architecture. >>> >>> The temple's architecture *follows Kerala temple styles,* featuring a >>> sanctum sanctorum with a double-storeyed structure and a wide verandah with >>> wooden pillars. The main deity, Lord Dhanwanthari, is depicted with four >>> arms holding a conch, wheel, pot of nectar, and a leech, symbolizing the >>> essence of Ayurveda. >>> >>> Key Architectural Features of Sree Dhanvanthari Temple are 1) >>> Dravidian Style Gopuram (Tower): The entrance is typically marked by an >>> ornate gopuram, featuring intricate carvings of deities, mythical >>> creatures, and floral designs. This is a hallmark of South Indian temples. >>> >>> Mandapam (Pillared Hall): The temple likely includes a pillared hall >>> used for gatherings and rituals. The pillars often showcase detailed >>> sculptures and motifs. >>> >>> Garbhagriha (Sanctum Sanctorum): The innermost chamber houses the main >>> deity, Lord Dhanwanthari, the Hindu god of medicine. The sanctum is usually >>> simple, focusing attention on the idol. >>> >>> Vimana (Temple Tower above Sanctum): Above the sanctum, there is often a >>> small, ornate tower called a vimana, decorated with iconography relevant to >>> the deity. >>> >>> Prakaram (Circumambulatory Path): The temple has a pathway for devotees >>> to walk around the sanctum, symbolizing reverence and devotion. >>> >>> Sacred Pond or Tank: Many South Indian temples feature a water tank or >>> pond, used for ritual purification. >>> >>> Decorative Elements: Expect to see vibrant sculptures, oil lamps, and >>> possibly murals or frescoes depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. >>> >>> Architectural Summary Table >>> >>> Feature Description >>> >>> Style Kerala temple architecture >>> >>> Sanctum Sanctorum Double-storeyed, wooden pillars, wide verandah >>> >>> Main Deity Orientation West-facing Lord Dhanwanthari >>> >>> Iconography Conch, wheel, nectar pot, leech (Ayurveda) >>> >>> Auxiliary Shrines Ganesha, Ayyappa, Shiva, Hanuman, Navagraha >>> >>> Rituals Kerala-style poojas, yagas, homams >>> >>> >>> >>> History >>> >>> Speaking of AVP in whose campus this temple is built was founded in *1943 >>> by late Arya Vaidyan P.V Rama Variar* ,who was a humanitarian, >>> philosopher and physician par excellence. >>> >>> Deity appearance >>> >>> According to the ancient Sanskrit work Vishnudharamottara, Dhanvantari >>> is a handsome individual and should usually be depicted with four hands, >>> with one of them carrying Amrita, the ambrosia of the gods. Dhanvantari is >>> depicted as Vishnu with four hands, holding Shankha, Chakra, Jalauka >>> (leech) and a pot containing rejuvenating nectar called amrita. *He is >>> often shown with a leech in his hand rather than the scriptures.* >>> >>> Iconography & Deity Placement >>> >>> The main deity, Lord Dhanwanthari (the divine physician), is enshrined >>> facing >>> west—uncommon in many South Indian temples where east-facing placement >>> is typical. >>> >>> The idol is depicted with four arms, holding a conch, wheel, pot of >>> nectar, and a leech—each symbolizing an aspect of Ayurveda and healing. >>> >>> Auxiliary Shrines & Features >>> >>> The temple also houses shrines for other deities: Ganesha, Ayyappa, >>> Shiva, Hanuman, and the Navagrahas (nine planetary gods). >>> >>> There is a dedicated Sai Baba Sannidhi within the temple complex. >>> >>> The presence of trees, creepers, and medicinal plants enhances the >>> healing atmosphere and connects the temple to its Ayurvedic roots. >>> >>> Rituals. >>> >>> Rituals are performed daily, contributing to the healing atmosphere of >>> the campus. Visitors often experience a serene ambiance, with the presence >>> of trees and plants enhancing the temple's environment. >>> >>> Kerala-style rituals and poojas (prayers) are performed daily, including >>> unique yagas (sacrificial rituals) like Maha Mrityunjaya Homam. >>> >>> Honouring Dhanvantari >>> >>> Lord Dhanvantari is honoured *on the occasion of Dhanteras, which falls >>> two days before Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.* On this day, >>> people worship him and seek his blessings for good health and well-being. >>> *On >>> this day, a Diya (lamp) facing northeast is lit at the house's doorstep to >>> greet Lord Dhanvantari and* wish for good health and happiness in life. >>> Lord Dhanvantari's blessings, a figure central to the tradition of >>> Ayurveda, are believed to provide relief from ailments and promote overall >>> wellness. >>> >>> Dhanvantari Jayanthi >>> >>> The birth of Lord Dhanvantari is mentioned in Shrimad Bhagwat and >>> puranas . Lord Dhanvantari emerged when both devas and asuras had churned >>> the cosmic milky ocean. He came about with a vessel of ambrosia in his >>> hands while churning . It is believed that he was born to protect >>> living beings from untimely death, diseases, and sorrows. *The word >>> Dhanu symbolizes sorrow and Dhanvantri means the destroyer of sorrows.* >>> >>> The nation celebrates Lord Dhanwantari's birth on the 13th lunar day >>> in Aswini Month. Since he is considered as divine propagator of >>> Ayurveda and conferred with the virtues of granting health and wealth, >>> Dhanvantari Jayanti was preferred for the celebration of Ayurveda Day to >>> nationalize this system of medicine. The National Ayurveda Day is >>> celebrated every year on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras), >>> emphasizing the tradition of Ayurveda and its age-old practices for health >>> and wellness since 2016. >>> >>> Other festivals >>> >>> All festivals in other Vishnu/Dhanvantari temples are followed in this >>> temple. >>> >>> Address and phone number of the temple >>> >>> Dhanwantari Temple Campus, 136/137 Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram, >>> Coimbatore, Tamilnadu - 641045. [email protected] · +91 422 >>> 2367238 · +91 422 2367220. >>> >>> *Temple opening times* >>> >>> The Dhanvantari Temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, located in >>> Ramanathapuram, is open daily from 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and 5 >>> PM to 8 PM daily. >>> >>> Dress Code: >>> >>> Traditional and formal clothing is recommended, according to temple >>> information. >>> >>> Photography: >>> >>> Not allowed inside the temple. >>> >>> Dhanvantari Temple in Tamilnadu >>> >>> In Tamilnadu there is Dhanwantari Temple at Ranganathaswamy Temple, at >>> SriRangam,Trichy. *This oldest shrine dedicated to Dhanvantari dates >>> back to the 12th century in the courtyard of the Sri Ranganathaswamy >>> Temple.* Worship services are offered daily to the deity. Devotees are >>> offered with herbs as ‘Prasad’. >>> >>> Sri Dhanwantari Temple at Coimbatore is another popular Lord >>> Dhanvantari Temple in Tamilnadu. Located in the heart of Coimbatore City in >>> the Arya Vaidya Pharmacy Campus (Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam and Research >>> Institute), Sri Dhanwantari Mandir enshrines the God of Life and Medicine, >>> Lord Dhanvantari as the presiding deity. >>> >>> Dhanvantari temple in North India >>> >>> Though he is worshipped as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, there are >>> very few temples in India which are dedicated to Dhanvantari and none >>> in North India except for a single statue in the Central Council for >>> Research in Ayurveda in New Delhi and another one in an ashram in Haridwar. >>> However, there are temples dedicated to him in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where >>> Ayurveda is still patronized and preached. >>> >>> Additional Notes >>> >>> Sree Dhanwanthari Temple is especially known for the peaceful atmosphere >>> and the healing rituals conducted for health and wellness. >>> >>> The temple often uses traditional materials like granite and features >>> bright, colourful exteriors typical of temples in Tamil Nadu. >>> >>> The temple follows classic Kerala temple architecture, which is rare in >>> Coimbatore. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/794157332.641989.1754139171316%40mail.yahoo.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/794157332.641989.1754139171316%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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