Lord Dhanvantari is an Avatar of Maha Vishnu. He appears in the Vedas and Puranas as the physician of the gods, and the god of Ayurvedic medicine. Dhanwantari Jayanti, the birthday of Lord Dhanwantari is celebrated on 13th lunar day of darker side (Krishnapaksham) in the Aswini Month (Oct/Nov). It is believed that on this day, Lord Dhanwantari emerged from palazhy with Amurutha Kalasam. The birthday celebration takes place in an enthusiastic and delightful atmosphere. Dhanvantri Homam is performed to cure any type of illness in your body thereby increasing body strength and restore it with full health. Lord Dhanvantri blesses one with longevity.

Dhanwantri Homam is performed by invoking Lord Dhanvantri followed by the chanting of Dhanwantari Mantra for health and then performing the Homam with 108 medicinal herbs, this fills the surrounding atmosphere with medicinal properties, thereby alleviates all physical ailments of the people. This homam is a powerful remedy to restore one’s health and helps one to recover from any serious illness. It is good to intake the remaining of the homam, ‘Aamalakam & Sambatham’ for both the good Health and Long life.