Dhanteras Special: Dhanvantari’s Story and Iconic Imagery
Today is Dhanteras, the day Lakshmi and Dhanvantari emerged from SamudraManthana. In most hospitals and clinics in India, we find a statue of a deity holding Shankha, Chakra and Kalash. Dhanvantari, the physician of Gods, is worshipped as God of physicians. Dhanvantari is mentioned in the Puranas as the god of Ayurveda. Most Puranas mention […]