Dhanvantari Homam

Prayer to the divine physician

Purpose: Dhanvantari, who in tradition rose from the churning of the ocean holding the pot of amṛta, is the god of Āyurveda and healing. The homam is a prayer for good health and recovery — a spiritual support alongside, never instead of, medical treatment.

When: Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayantī), or when a family member is unwell or before surgery. The Dhanvantari mantra begins “oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya dhanvantaraye…”. Usually performed by a priest; Āyurveda practitioners also honour him on Dhanteras.

Dhanteras

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