About Dhanvantari Homam
Dhanvantari Homam is a fire ritual dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the form of Vishnu revered as the physician of the gods and the source of Ayurveda. Families perform it when praying for healing and good health, often before surgery, during a long illness or on Dhanteras. Medicinal herbs, ghee and samidhas are offered into the fire with the Dhanvantari mantra.
Dhanvantari Homam samagri list
- Medicinal herbs (as advised by the priest) — 1 set
- Tulasi leaves — 1 bunch
- Homa kundam or bricks and sand — 1 set
- Samidhas (sacred firewood sticks) — 1 bundle
- Ghee for the homam — 1 kg
- Homa dravyams (mixed herbs and grains) — 1 pack
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 1 pack
- Dry coconut halves for poornahuti — 2
- Silk cloth for poornahuti — 1
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas and fruits — 1 dozen + 5 varieties
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
Verified pandits who perform Dhanvantari Homam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dhanvantari Homam cost?
Dhanvantari Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹7,500 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can Dhanvantari Homam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Dhanvantari Homam for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Dhanvantari Homam?
The samagri list for Dhanvantari Homam has 22 items, shown on this page (Medicinal herbs (as advised by the priest), Tulasi leaves, Homa kundam or bricks and sand and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Dhanvantari Homam?
11 verified pandits perform Dhanvantari Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.