What is Dhanvantari Homam?
Dhanvantari is worshipped as Adi Vaidya, the first physician. The homam offers ahutis with the Dhanvantari mantra and herbs, praying for the healing of a specific person named in the sankalpa.
Families perform it when someone is recovering from a long illness or an operation, for elderly parents, and on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). It is done alongside medical treatment, as a prayer for recovery — never instead of it.
The story of Dhanvantari Homam
About this puja
Dhanvantari Homam is a fire ritual to Lord Dhanvantari — the form of Vishnu who emerged from the churning of the ocean holding the pot of amrita and is honoured as the god of Ayurveda — performed for recovery from illness, before surgery and for the health of the family.
Dhanvantari is worshipped as Adi Vaidya, the first physician. The homam offers ahutis with the Dhanvantari mantra and herbs, praying for the healing of a specific person named in the sankalpa.
Why families book it
- Prayer for recovery from illness and surgery
- Health and strength for elderly family members
- Peace of mind for the family during treatment
- Blessings for long life with the Ayush and Mrityunjaya prayers
Good times to do it
- Dhanvantari Jayanti — Dhanteras (Kartika Krishna Trayodashi)
- Before or after a surgery or major treatment
- On the patient’s birth nakshatra
- Any auspicious day fixed by the pandit
What the pandit does
- Ganapati puja, punyahavachanam and sankalpa naming the person
- Kalasha sthapana and Dhanvantari avahanam
- Agni pratishtha in the homa kundam
- Dhanvantari mantra japa and homam with herbs, ghee and samidha
- Purnahuti
- Kalasha abhishekam (prokshana) of the person
- Aarti and prasadam
Benefits and best time for Dhanvantari Homam
Benefits
- Prayer for recovery from illness and surgery
- Health and strength for elderly family members
- Peace of mind for the family during treatment
- Blessings for long life with the Ayush and Mrityunjaya prayers
When to perform
- Dhanvantari Jayanti — Dhanteras (Kartika Krishna Trayodashi)
- Before or after a surgery or major treatment
- On the patient’s birth nakshatra
- Any auspicious day fixed by the pandit
Dhanvantari Homam vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati puja, punyahavachanam and sankalpa naming the person
- 2Kalasha sthapana and Dhanvantari avahanam
- 3Agni pratishtha in the homa kundam
- 4Dhanvantari mantra japa and homam with herbs, ghee and samidha
- 5Purnahuti
- 6Kalasha abhishekam (prokshana) of the person
- 7Aarti and prasadam
Dhanvantari Homam samagri list
- Medicinal herbs (as advised by the priest) — 1 set
- Tulasi leaves — 1 bunch
- Homa kundam or bricks and sand — 1 set
- Samidhas (sacred firewood sticks) — 1 bundle
- Ghee for the homam — 1 kg
- Homa dravyams (mixed herbs and grains) — 1 pack
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 1 pack
- Dry coconut halves for poornahuti — 2
- Silk cloth for poornahuti — 1
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas and fruits — 1 dozen + 5 varieties
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
Dhanvantari Homam across India’s traditions
Malayalam tradition
Kerala has a strong Dhanvantari tradition linked to Ayurveda; the homam is also done at Dhanvantari temples.
Tamil tradition
Tamil families do it on Dhanvantari Jayanti and before surgery, often with Sudarshana homam.
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Why book Dhanvantari Homam with Stuti Mandir
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Your pandit shares the full samagri list after booking, so your family has everything ready.
Talk to a pandit about Dhanvantari Homam
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How to book Dhanvantari Homam
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Choose Dhanvantari Homam and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Dhanvantari Homam cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Dhanvantari Homam starts from ₹7,500 as pandit dakshina for 2 pandits. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Dhanvantari Homam take?
About 2 to 3 hours, performed by 2 pandits.
Can the homam be done in the patient’s absence?
Yes. The sankalpa is taken in the person’s name, gotra and nakshatra; the kalasha water is later sprinkled on them or given to them.
Can Dhanvantari Homam be done at a hospital?
A homam with fire is not done in a hospital. It is performed at home or a temple, and the prasadam is taken to the patient.
Is it combined with Ayush or Mrityunjaya homam?
Often, yes. The pandit can suggest a combined homam for long life and recovery.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Dhanvantari Homam?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Dhanvantari Homam?
Dhanvantari Homam can be booked in 21 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati. Choose your city below for local details.