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Happy Dhanvantri Jayanti !!

Posted by Adwait Tripathi on October 15, 2009 at 5:17pm
Dhanvantari Jayanthi – Day To Worship The God of AyurvedaDhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti) is the third day of Diwali festival. Dhanvantari Jayanthi is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanteras. As you know, on the day of Dhan teras people worship Sri Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. People also worship Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda on this day.Who is Lord Dhanavatari ?According to the Hindu scriptures and traditions, Dhanwantari is an incarnation of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. As per the Vedas and Puranas , Dhanvantari is considered as the Physician of the Gods (Deva Vaidya). Hindus believe that worshiping and praying to him can improve their health. Dhanvantari is also considered as the earliest practitioner.Myth Behind the Birth of Lord Dhanvantari :During the time of churning the ocean of milk by Gods and demons for ‘Amrit’ (nectar), Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean with a pot of Amrit. On the same day Goddess Mahalaxmi also born. Hence people celebrate the birthdays of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Dhanvantari on the same day.When is Dhanwantari Jayanti ?Dhanwantari Jayanti is celebrated on the 13th lunar day before Amavasya in the month of Aswayuja or Ashwin. It generally falls in October or November. In 2008, Dhanvantari Jayanthi falls on 26th October, Sunday.Appearance of Lord Dhanvantari :Lord Dhanvantari appears - holding Amrit pot (necter pot), Shanka (conch), Chakra and Jalauka in his four hands.Dhanvantari Jayanti – Birthday Celebrations :On the day of Dhanteras, birthday celebrations of Dhanvantari, the God of health, take place in an enthusiastic and delightful atmosphere. Dhanvatari Jayanti is celebrated throughout India by the practitioners of Ayurveda, the Indian traditional medicine.In South India, mainly in Tamilnadu and Kerala some temples are dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari. In these temples, Dhanvantari Jayanthi is celebrated with utmost devotion. In Ayurveda Maha Sammelan office, Dhanwantari Bhavan in Delhi, the Ayurvedic practitioners worship the big statue of Lord Dhanvantari.Worship Lord Dhanvantari For A Better Health…..All glories for our lord Hiss holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ji ..we love you a lot and you always in our soule..RegardsVaidya Adwait TripathiHolistic Ayurveda Health centerH-129, Sector-41Noida -201301India+91-9311827943
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