Dhanvantari Puja uses a water-filled brass or copper Amrit Kalash, tulsi, source-counted Mahamantra, doorway deepdan, aarti and prasad.

Dhanvantari Puja Samagri

Source-specific materials

  • A Dhanvantari image and yellow cloth
  • Water-filled brass or copper Amrit Kalash
  • Tulsi, flowers, chandan, kumkum and akshat
  • Ghee diya, dhoop and camphor
  • Sweets, fruit and kheer
  • Ghee lamps for deepdan

Before You Begin

  • Seat Dhanvantari on yellow cloth.
  • Fill the exact brass or copper kalash with clean water.
  • Arrange doorway deepdan so it cannot obstruct or ignite anything.

Complete Step-by-Step Dhanvantari Puja Vidhi

Follow the reviewed source sequence from preparation through the final prayer and prasad. Use only the offerings listed for this puja.

  1. Bathe and make sankalp

    On Dhanteras install Dhanvantari and state the source resolve.

    Bathe and make sankalp mantra
    Om dhanvamtaraye namah poojanam karishye| Om ganam ganapataye namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ धन्वंतरये नमः पूजनं करिष्ये। ॐ गणं गणपतये नमः।

  2. Install Amrit Kalash and worship

    Place the kalash near the image and offer chandan, tulsi, flowers and light.

    Install Amrit Kalash and worship mantra
    Om dhanvamtaraye namah [upachaara] samarpayaami|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ धन्वंतरये नमः [उपचार] समर्पयामि।

  3. Chant Dhanvantari Mahamantra

    Use the source minimum of 108 without treating recitation as medical treatment.

    Chant Dhanvantari Mahamantra mantra
    Om namo bhagavate mahaasudarshanaaya vaasudevaaya dhanvamtaraye amritakalashahastaaya sarvabhaya-vinaashaaya sarvaroga-nivaaranaaya trilokapataye trilokanaathaaya shreemahaavishnusvaroopa shreedhanvamtari svaroopa shreeshreeshree aushanachakra naaraayanaaya namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ नमो भगवते महासुदर्शनाय वासुदेवाय धन्वंतरये अमृतकलशहस्ताय सर्वभय-विनाशाय सर्वरोग-निवारणाय त्रिलोकपतये त्रिलोकनाथाय श्रीमहाविष्णुस्वरूप श्रीधन्वंतरि स्वरूप श्रीश्रीश्री औषणचक्र नारायणाय नमः।

  4. Deepdan, aarti and prasad

    Light the doorway lamp safely, perform aarti, offer naivedya and share prasad.

Simple Dhanvantari Puja Method at Home

This shorter practice retains the essential devotional actions supported by the source; it is not presented as a substitute for a formal priest-led rite where one is specified.

  1. Seat Dhanvantari with a clean water-filled brass or copper lota.
  2. Offer tulsi, flowers and chandan.
  3. Chant the source Mahamantra according to capacity.
  4. Perform safe deepdan and aarti, then offer fruit.

When to Perform Dhanvantari Puja

Dhanteras is the explicit source occasion.

Traditional Purpose and Benefits of Dhanvantari Puja

Dhanvantari worship traditionally honours the divine physician and gratitude for healing knowledge; it never replaces healthcare.

Respect for healing knowledge

Prayer honours Ayurveda and care traditions.

Healthful intention

Devotees reflect on responsible well-being.

Generosity

The source asks that visitors not leave empty-handed.

Important Dhanvantari Puja Notes

  • Seek medical care for illness.
  • Supervise doorway lamps.
  • The 108 minimum is source-supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

A water-filled brass or copper lota.

At least 108.

No.

Dhanteras.