Dhanvantri homa
When
Wed, 7 August → Mon, 7 August
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST
About this ceremony
Sacred Mantra
ॐ
“Om Hreem Dhanvantaraye Mahaavishnave Namah”
What it feels like
One hundred and eight healing herbs are offered into the sacred fire, their medicine rising invisibly into the air around you. The Dhanvantari Homa is the Vedic prayer of the Divine Physician — for those who long not merely to recover, but to be truly well again.
What happens inside the Dhanvantri Homa
Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.
- 1
Sankalpa & Ganapati Puja
Intention for health and healing is set.
- 2
Dhanvantari invocation
Lord Dhanvantari is invoked and worshipped with his Ashtottara.
- 3
Dhanvantari mantra homa
The Dhanvantari mantra is chanted as offerings of ghee and healing herbs are made into Agni.
- 4
Ayurvedic samidha
Medicinal herbs are offered, invoking the healing power of nature.
- 5
Purnahuti & prasad
Sanctified vibhuti and tirtha are given as healing prasad.
Significance
Dhanvantari is the deity of Ayurveda and healing. His homa invokes the subtle healing energies that restore balance to body and mind. It supports medical treatment, hastens recovery and is sought for chronic and difficult ailments.
Benefits
- ✦Supports healing and recovery from illness
- ✦Removes chronic ailments
- ✦Increases longevity and vitality
- ✦Complements Ayurvedic and medical treatment
Best time to perform
Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras), or any time health is sought.
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