Dhanvantri Homam

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தன்வந்த்ரி ஹோமம் – Homam for Good Health, Recovery, and Longevity

Lord Dhanvantri is regarded as the God of Ayurveda and Medicine. He emerged from the Samudra Manthan (Ocean of Milk) holding the Amrita Kalash (pot of divine nectar). Performing this homam is highly beneficial for those suffering from illnesses, chronic disease, or for general family well-being.

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Why Perform Dhanvantri Homam?

Purpose Benefits
Relief from chronic or terminal illnesses Aids in healing and recovery
To improve overall health and immunity Prevents disease and enhances vitality
During/post surgery or treatment Speeds recovery and reduces side effects
For protection from future health risks Preventive divine energy
For elderly people, children, pregnant women Grants safety and long life
Hospitals, health centres, spiritual retreats Brings healing vibrations to space

Best Days to Perform Dhanvantri Homam

Day / Time Significance
Wednesday / Thursday / Sunday Healing and Vishnu energies
Dhanvantri Jayanthi (2 days before Diwali) Most auspicious
Ekadashi / Pournami High divine vibration days
During illness or recovery period Targeted energy for healing

Main Mantras Used:

1. Dhanvantri Moola Mantra:

ॐ श्री धन्वन्तरये नमः
Om Shri Dhanvantariyé Namah

2. Dhanvantri Gayatri Mantra:

Om Vasudevaya Vidmahe Sudha Hastaya Dheemahi Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat

Optional: Vishnu Sahasranamam, Ashtottaram

Dhanvantri Homam Procedure:

  1. Sankalpam – Declaration of name, nakshatra, health issue/purpose
  2. Ganapathi Puja – Removal of obstacles
  3. Kalasha Sthapanam & Lord Dhanvantri Avahanam
  4. 108 or 1008 Chanting of Moola Mantra / Gayatri
  5. Offering into the fire (Homa Samagri):
  6. Ghee, black sesame, neem, tulsi
  7. Medicinal herbs (e.g. ashwagandha, amla)
  8. Cow’s milk, honey, jaggery
  9. Bilva leaves, dry ginger, turmeric
  10. Purna Ahuti – Final sacred offering
  11. Sprinkling Theertham (Kalasha water) on all participants
  12. Distribution of Vibhuti, Theertham, and Prasadam

Homam Items Required:

  • Cow ghee, honey, sugar
  • Neem, tulsi, vilvam leaves
  • Dried herbs (Amla, turmeric, black pepper)
  • Milk, curd, fruits
  • Navadhanyam (9 grains), black sesame
  • Bilva twigs, sandalwood, camphor

Benefits of Dhanvantri Homam

Area Effect
Health Promotes natural healing, boosts immunity
Family Welfare Keeps the household protected from diseases
Medical Professionals Enhances healing energy and spiritual merit
Mental Peace Reduces fear, anxiety, and emotional distress
Longevity Helps in overcoming health karma and extending lifespan
Spiritual Connects to higher healing consciousness (Ayurveda devata)

Where to Perform:

  • At home, especially in presence of the sick or elderly
  • Hospitals or healing centers, by Vedic priests
  • Temples dedicated to Vishnu or Dhanvantri
  • Online (via sankalpam if you can’t attend in person)

Additional Daily Practices (Post-Homam):

Practice Benefit
Chant Dhanvantri Moola Mantra daily 108 times Strengthens immunity
Drink energized Theertham (Kalasha water) Carries healing vibration
Apply Vibhuti / Tulsi on forehead or chest Protects aura
Offer neem or tulsi leaves to a Vishnu idol or Shiva Lingam Symbol of body purification