Dhanvantri Havan
Sacred Fire Ritual for Health

Dhanvantri Havan is a sacred Vedic fire ritual dedicated to Lord Dhanvantri, the divine physician and god of Ayurveda. This powerful ceremony invokes healing energies to cure diseases, restore health, and promote overall well-being.

Lord Dhanvantri - The Divine Physician

Lord Dhanvantri is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who emerged during the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan), holding a pot of Amrit (nectar of immortality). He is the father of Ayurveda and the physician of the gods.

Dhanvantri is depicted with four hands holding a conch, discus, medicinal herbs, and the pot of Amrit. He represents the perfect balance of spiritual and physical healing.

Benefits of Dhanvantri Havan

• Disease Cure: Heals chronic and acute illnesses
• Health Restoration: Restores vitality and energy
• Immunity Boost: Strengthens immune system
• Recovery: Speeds healing after surgery or injury
• Mental Health: Cures depression and anxiety
• Longevity: Promotes long and healthy life
• Ayurvedic Blessings: Enhances natural healing
• Protection: Shields from future diseases

When to Perform Dhanvantri Havan

• Dhanteras: Dhanvantri's birthday (most auspicious)
• Serious Illness: Chronic or life-threatening disease
• Post-Surgery: Recovery and healing
• Mysterious Ailments: Undiagnosed conditions
• Preventive Health: Maintaining wellness
• Ayurvedic Treatment: Before starting Ayurveda
• Health Profession: For doctors and healers

Dhanvantri Havan Vidhi

Preparation

1. Observe light fast with fruits and milk
2. Wear clean white or yellow clothes
3. Arrange medicinal herbs, tulsi, neem leaves
4. Set up havan kund facing East
5. Keep Dhanvantri idol or picture

Main Ritual

1. Ganesh Puja: Remove obstacles to healing
2. Dhanvantri Invocation: Call the divine physician
3. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: Chant 108 or 1008 times
4. Dhanvantri Mantra Jaap: Healing mantras
5. Havan: Offer 108 ahutis with medicinal herbs
6. Ayurvedic Offerings: Herbs and healing plants
7. Purnahuti: Final offering
8. Prasad Distribution: Blessed healing prasad

Post-Havan Practices

• Chant Dhanvantri mantra daily
• Follow Ayurvedic lifestyle and diet
• Practice yoga and pranayama
• Use medicinal herbs and natural remedies
• Maintain positive health consciousness