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Dhanvantari

धन्वन्तरि
Also known as: Divodāsa, Vaidya Deva

About

God of Ayurveda and medicine. Emerged from the churning of the ocean with the pot of amrita. Physician of the devas. Incarnation of Vishnu in some traditions.

Attributes

HealingMedicineAyurvedaLongevity

Symbols

Amrita potLeechConchMedicine herbs

Associated Mantras

Om Dhanvantaraye namaḥ
Dhanvantari Gayatri

Festivals

DhanterasDhanvantari Jayanti

Scriptures

PuranasAyurveda texts

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

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