Dhanteras 2025: Read Lord Dhanvantari ki katha and perform rituals to invite his blessings
Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, marks the commencement of the five-day Diwali festival, a time of joy and new beginnings. While many think of it as a day for buying gold, silver, or utensils, the festival has a much deeper spiritual meaning. At the heart of Dhanteras is the worship of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and god of Ayurveda. Scroll down to know the story of Lord Dhanvantari, rituals of performing puja, tips to maximise blessings and the significance of Dhanteras.
New Delhi: Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, marks the commencement of the five-day Diwali festival, a time of joy and new beginnings. While many think of it as a day for buying gold, silver, or utensils, the festival has a much deeper spiritual meaning. At the heart of Dhanteras is the worship of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and god of Ayurveda, who blesses devotees with health, vitality, and protection from diseases.
Story of Lord Dhanvantari
The story of Lord Dhanvantari is rooted in one of Hinduism’s most famous legends — the Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the cosmic ocean. Long ago, the gods (Devas) and demons (Asuras) joined forces to churn the ocean in search of Amrit, the nectar of immortality. During this cosmic event, many divine treasures emerged from the ocean, including Lord Dhanvantari, appearing with a pot of Amrit in his hands.
He was the embodiment of health, healing, and divine wisdom, and his appearance symbolised the gift of life and wellness to humanity. This sacred day reminds us that true wealth is not only gold or silver but also the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit. Worshipping Lord Dhanvantari on Dhanteras is believed to ward off diseases, strengthen immunity, and bring vitality for the year ahead.
How to perform Lord Dhanvantari Puja
Performing Dhanvantari Puja is both simple and spiritually powerful. Following these steps can help you seek his blessings:
Clean your home: Purity attracts positive energy. Clean your home, especially the puja area, and ensure it is free from clutter.
Set up the puja area: Place idols or pictures of Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kuber on a clean platform. Decorate the altar with fresh flowers, rangoli, and diyas.
Offerings: Light a ghee lamp and offer flowers, fruits, sweets, turmeric, coins, and silver items. These symbolise both health and prosperity.
Chant Mantras: Reciting the right mantras strengthens your connection with the deities:
- Om Shree Dhanvantre Namah – for health and healing
- Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah – for wealth and abundance
- Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi, Mama Grihe Dhanam Puraya Puraya Namah – for financial stability
Aarti: Perform aarti by moving a lit lamp clockwise before the deities and recite the Dhanvantari Aarti:
Jaya Dhanvantari Deva, Jaya Dhanvantari Ji Deva।
Jara-Roga Se Pidita, Jana-Jana Sukha Deva॥
Jaya Dhanvantari Deva...॥
Tuma Samudra Se Nikale, Amrita Kalasha Liye।
Devasura Ke Sankata, Akara Dura Kiye॥
Jaya Dhanvantari Deva...॥
Ayurveda Banaya, Jaga Mein Phailaya।
Sada Svastha Rahane Ka, Sadhana Batalaya॥
Jaya Dhanvantari Deva...॥
Bhuja Chara Ati Sundara, Shankha Sudha Dhari।
Ayurveda Vanaspati Se, Shobha Bhari॥
Jaya Dhanvantari Deva...॥
Tuma Ko Jo Nita Dhyave, Roga Nahin Ave।
Asadhya Roga Bhi Usaka, Nishchaya Mita Jave॥
Jaya Dhanvantari Deva...॥
Hatha Jodakara Prabhuji, Dasa Khada Tera।
Vaidya-Samaja Tumhare, Charanon Ka Ghera॥
Jaya Dhanvantari Deva...॥
Dhanvantariji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nara Gave।
Roga-Shoka Na Aye, Sukha-Samriddhi Pave॥
Jaya Dhanvantari Deva...॥
Charity (daan): Donating food, clothes, medicines, or essentials to those in need is considered highly auspicious. Acts of charity align with Lord Dhanvantari’s role as the divine healer and bring blessings to your home.
Tips to maximise blessings
1. Keep your home and puja area clean and serene.
2. Offer fresh flowers, fruits, water, and ghee lamps daily during this period.
3. Maintain a calm and focused mind while performing the rituals.
4. Recite mantras or aarti with complete devotion.
5. Donate medicines or essentials to those in need to honour Lord Dhanvantari’s healing powers.
Significance of Dhanteras
Dhanteras is more than just shopping or decorating homes. It is a celebration of health, well-being, and abundance. By honouring Lord Dhanvantari, we acknowledge the importance of physical and mental health, which is the foundation of all other prosperity. Alongside health, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi brings wealth, while Lord Kuber blesses the home with financial stability. Together, they ensure a balanced, prosperous, and fulfilling life.
This Dhanteras 2025, take a moment to honour Lord Dhanvantari with devotion, follow the rituals sincerely, and perform acts of charity. In doing so, you invite health, happiness, and abundance into your home, making the start of Diwali not just a festival of lights but a festival of well-being and gratitude.
Written by: Tanya Singh, Astropatri.com.
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