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Dhanavantri homa

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Dhanavantri homa; Lord Dhanvantari is the chief deity of this Homam.

He is the Divine Physician who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He appeared during the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean of Milk with nectar to rejuvenate the Celestial beings. When performing the Homam, 108 medicinal herbs are offered into the sacrificial fire.

Dhanvantari Homa is performed to get relief from various diseases and attain a long life with good health. Lord dhanvantari is the main deity of this powerful Homa who is the Divine physician healing people and giving them good health.