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Dhanvantari

धन्वन्तरि
Also known as: Dhanvantari, Divodāsa, Vaidya Deva, Healing God

About

The god of Ayurveda and medicine. Emerged from the churning of the ocean with the pot of amrita (nectar of immortality). Physician of the devas. Incarnation of Vishnu in some traditions. Represents healing, health, and longevity.

Attributes

HealingMedicineAyurvedaLongevityHealth

Symbols

Amrita potLeechConchChakraMedicinal herbs

Associated Mantras

Om Dhanvantaraye Namaḥ
Dhanvantari Gayatri

Festivals

DhanterasDhanvantari Jayanti

Scriptures

PuranasAyurveda textsDhanvantari Samhita

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaAyurvedic practitioners

Iconography

Four-armed, holding amrita pot, conch, chakra, and leech. Radiant complexion. Sometimes depicted with medicinal herbs.