Lord Dhanvantri: Know everything about God of Ayurveda

Lord Dhanvantri: The divine doctor, or doctor of the gods, is the Lord Dhanvantri. He is believed to be an incarnation of the God of protection and sustenance, Lord Vishnu. He is gratefully acknowledged as the father of Ayurveda since it is thought that he is the one who gave us the ancient medical system known as Ayurveda. Legend has it that he came into being to save the celestial beings during the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk.
As per Hindu Scriptures, Lord Dhanvantri is considered as adivine personality. The one whohas four arms, one hand isis holding a beautifully adorned pot that holds the priceless Amrut (nectar). He is holding some herbsthat is believedto have been an important component of ancient medical practises. In other representations, he is seen holding a scripture book, but in some other pictures, he is shown as Lord Vishnu himself, holding his usual conch and discus.
How Lord Dhanvantri appeared?
As per Mythology, Lord Dhanvantari is the universe's and the gods' healer. Once, Deities and the Demons together churned the ocean to attain Amrit, the divine nectar in order to become immortal. The only way to get Amrit was to agitate the sea. As a result, the Devatas and Asuras teamed up to stir the sea. The hundred-headed serpent Vasuki served as the churning rope, and Mount Madara served as the churning pole. Lord Vishnu held the Madara Mountain on his back and took a form of tortoise (Kacchap Avtar). Deities and Demons pulled the serpent, winding it around the mountain and splashing the ocean.
One day, Kamadhenu, the wish-fulfilling cow emerged from the ocean. Upon seeing it, they were ecstatic and began agitating the sea with much greater force. One by one, the ocean gave birth to a number of celestial beings and objects, such as Ucchaisrava (the white horse), Airavata (the white elephant), Kaustubhamani (a rare diamond), Kalpavriksha (the tree that grants wishes), and Shri Laxmi (the Goddess of Wealth), who was eventually joined by her husband Lord Vishnu after being worshipped by all the gods, demigods, asuras, and other participants. Finally, Lord Dhanvantari emerged. He had a robust build and was young. His complexion was bluish black, and he had a very broad chest. He moved like a lion, had reddish eyes, and powerful arms. He wore a vivid yellow clothes and held the Nectar in his hand.
The Asuras began fighting among themselves over the Amrit that who would drink the amrit first after snatching the pot. This led Lord Vishnu to appeared in the form of Mohini, a stunning woman who captivated the Asuras and retrieved Amrit. Lord Vishnu served Amrit to all the Gods and Devatas. The Asuras battled with Devas in agony, but they were ultimately vanquished.
Devas were informed by Lord Vishnu that Lord Dhanvantari would reappear in the world to impart Ayurvedic knowledge to humanity. Lord Dhanvantari was again born into this world.
King Dirghatamas of Kashi (Banares) performed puja and prayed to the god. After the Lord showed up and granted the king a boon, Dirghatamas requested that Lord Dhanvantari be born as his own son. The Lord fulfilled his wish for him. Lord Dhanvantari, who later ascended to the throne, was born into Kashi's royal family. He practised extreme austerities, was highly disciplined, and had ascetic tendencies even as a young child. The sages and rishis, who became his disciples learned Ayurveda from him. Along with the teachings of his disciples Susruta, Pauskalavata, Aurabha, Vaitarana, and others, his teachings are documented in the Agni Purana.
Dhanvantari Jayanti is observed on the day of Lord Dhanvantari's birth. Each year, on Dhanteras, two days prior to Diwali, the festival of lights. On this day, a Diya (lamp) facing north-east is lit at the house's doorstep to greet Lord Dhanvantari and wish for good health and happiness in life. It is written in the scriptures that, one who prays Lord Dhanvantari can be released from all diseases. Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped all over India as the God of Medicine.
Dhanvantri Mantra
1. Om Shree Dhanvantre Namaha..!!
2. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaaya, Dhanvantaraye Amrita- Kalasha Hastaaya
Sarva-amaya Vinashaaya Trailokya Naathaya Dhanvantri Maha-vishnave Namaha..!!