Dhanvantari

Dhanvantari

Dhanvantari is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is mentioned in the Puranas as the god of Ayurveda. The Indian Government has declared that Dhanwantari Trayodashii Kumara every year would be celebrated as ‘National Ayuveda Day’

About Dhanvantari in brief

Summary DhanvantariDhanvantari is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is mentioned in the Puranas as the god of Ayurveda. He, during the Samudramanthan arose from the Ocean of Milk with the nectar of immortality. The Indian Government has declared that Dhanwantari Trayodashii Kumara every year would be celebrated as ‘National Ayuveda Day’ His birthday is celebrated on Dhanteras, two days before Diwali, the festival of lights.

It belongs to the Ratnagiri family and belongs to Dongare District, Itare, Maharashtra, India. There is a Dhanantari temple at Dapoli, Inkan, Konkan, Maharashtra. It is also celebrated as National Ayuvea Day in India every year. The temple in Konkan is located on the banks of the River Konkan.