What is Dhanvantari Homam?
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.
Dhanvantari Homam in Bengaluru
The homam follows your family’s tradition.
Pandits follow Karnataka’s Smarta and Madhva traditions, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining each step in Kannada; Telugu, Tamil and Hindi-speaking pandits are also available in the city. Muhurthams follow the Kannada panchanga.
Vishnu temples in and around Bengaluru
- ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Rajajinagar
Areas we cover in and around Bengaluru
- Whitefield
- Koramangala
- HSR Layout
- Electronic City
- Jayanagar
- JP Nagar
- Indiranagar
- Marathahalli
- Hebbal
- Yelahanka
- Rajajinagar
- Malleshwaram
- Sarjapur Road
How Dhanvantari Homam is performed
A typical Dhanvantari Homam with a Stuti Mandir pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 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 before the pooja.
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
Why book Dhanvantari Homam in Bengaluru with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Kannada and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Your pandit shares the full samagri list after booking, so your family has everything ready.
Talk to a pandit about Dhanvantari Homam
Not sure of the date or what to prepare? A verified pandit calls you in Kannada to fix the muhurat and plan the dhanvantari homam — from ₹301.
How to book Dhanvantari Homam in Bengaluru
- 1
Choose Dhanvantari Homam and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Bengaluru 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 in Bengaluru?
With Stuti Mandir, Dhanvantari Homam in Bengaluru starts from ₹7,500 as pandit dakshina for 2 pandits. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose and express booking; the family keeps the samagri ready from the pandit's list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Kannada-speaking pandit for Dhanvantari Homam in Bengaluru?
Yes. Pandits follow Karnataka’s Smarta and Madhva traditions, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining each step in Kannada; Telugu, Tamil and Hindi-speaking pandits are also available in the city. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Bengaluru do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Bengaluru and nearby areas, including Whitefield, Koramangala, HSR Layout, Electronic City, Jayanagar and JP Nagar. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Dhanvantari Homam take?
About 2 to 3 hours, performed by 2 pandits. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Dhanvantari Homam?
The main items are 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 and ghee for the homam — 1 kg. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, in time for your family to arrange it.
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.
How do I book Dhanvantari Homam in Bengaluru?
Open the Dhanvantari Homam booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Bengaluru address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.