The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Dhanvantari Homam in Varanasi
Dhanvantari Homam is offered to Lord Dhanvantari, traditionally revered as the physician of the gods and the source of Ayurveda. Families perform it as a prayer for wellbeing, alongside the care of doctors, not in place of it.
In Varanasi, a Pandit can perform the homam at your home or at the place you are staying, with mantras chanted for the health of a loved one.
अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम्।
होतारं रत्नधातमम्॥
Agnim īḷe purohitaṁ yajñasya devam ṛtvijam, hotāraṁ ratnadhātamam.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Dhanvantari Homam
Many families come to Varanasi for treatment and stay for weeks, and some wish to offer prayers for recovery during that time.
Kashi has a long association with Ayurveda and Vedic learning, and Pandits here know the Dhanvantari mantras well.
Local traditions & timing
- Lodges near hospitals may not permit fire; a Pandit can suggest a puja without fire or a nearby venue.
- Dhanteras is traditionally associated with Lord Dhanvantari and is a popular day for the homam.
- Keep the homam short and calm if the person being prayed for is unwell and present.
Where it's performed
- Your home or terrace in Varanasi
- A guest house or lodge, where permitted
- Online homam for family members elsewhere
Planning tips
- Share the name and gotra of the person the prayer is for.
- Continue all medical treatment; the homam is a prayer that complements care.
- Ask for samagri to be arranged if you are visiting.
About Dhanvantari Homam
A fire ritual offered to Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and a form of Vishnu, traditionally performed to pray for good health alongside proper medical care.
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Dhanvantari Homam in Varanasi: FAQs
Can Dhanvantari Homam replace medical treatment?
No. It is a traditional prayer for wellbeing and should always go alongside the advice and care of doctors.
Can the homam be done if we are staying in Varanasi for treatment?
Yes. Where the lodge does not allow fire, the Pandit can perform a Dhanvantari puja or suggest a nearby venue.
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