What the tradition says
Health-and-vitality fire-rite addressed to Dhanvantari, the deva of healing. Traditional texts pair it with the Dhanvantari mantra and offerings of medicinal herbs. Cultural and devotional only - not a substitute for medical care.
What it addresses
- Sun
- Mercury
Traditional timing
- Dhanteras (Kartika-krishna-trayodashi) is the canonical annual observance.
- Ekadashi and Wednesday are emphasised.
- Tradition requires a qualified ritvik for the agni handling.
Source
Dhanvantari-stotra; Bhava-prakasha (mangalacharana)
Common questions
- What is Dhanvantari-homa?
- Health-and-vitality fire-rite addressed to Dhanvantari, the deva of healing. Traditional texts pair it with the Dhanvantari mantra and offerings of medicinal herbs. Cultural and devotional only - not a substitute for medical care.
- What does Dhanvantari-homa address?
- Traditionally associated with Sun, Mercury.
- When is Dhanvantari-homa traditionally performed?
- Dhanteras (Kartika-krishna-trayodashi) is the canonical annual observance. Ekadashi and Wednesday are emphasised. Tradition requires a qualified ritvik for the agni handling.
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