Sri Dhanvantari Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Guide to Performing the Puja at Home

Dhanvantari Jayanti is observed on Kartika Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, which coincides with Dhanteras. In 2026, Dhanvantari Jayanti falls on Friday, 6 November.

This guide explains how to prepare for Sri Dhanvantari Puja and follow the ritual using our three-part video guide. You will also find information about the puja samagri, preparations and traditional offerings required to perform the puja at home.

Step 1: Introduction to Sri Dhanvantari Puja

Lord Dhanvantari is traditionally regarded as the divine source of Ayurveda. According to Hindu tradition, he emerged during the Samudra Manthan carrying the Amrita Kalasha, the pot of divine nectar.

Devotees perform Sri Dhanvantari Puja to seek blessings for health, peace and well-being. The puja is particularly significant on Dhanvantari Jayanti, although devotees may also worship Lord Dhanvantari on other days according to their family traditions.

What Will You Learn in This Video?

The first video introduces Lord Dhanvantari and explains the preparations required for the puja. It also provides information about the puja samagri included in the Vedic Parampara Sampoorna Sri Dhanvantari Puja Kit and the additional offerings you should arrange before beginning.

Sri Dhanvantari Puja Samagri List

Before starting the puja, keep the required materials ready. The Vedic Parampara Sampoorna Sri Dhanvantari Puja Kit contains several traditional puja essentials to help you organise the ritual.

Items included in the puja kit:

• Lord Dhanvantari idol
• Peeta for the deity
• Kalasha
• Panchapatra and udharana
• Arghyapatra
• Haridra (turmeric)
• Kumkum
• Akshata
• Chandan tablets
• Vastra for the deity
• Yagnopaveetha
• Karpoora (camphor)
• Cycle Pure Agarbathies
• Agarbatti holder
• Cup sambrani
• Sambrani holder
• Puja bell
• Peeta for the puja bell
• Diyas
• Pugi phala (betel nuts)
• Kankana (sacred thread)

Additional items to arrange before the puja:

• Fresh flowers
• Fruits
• Naivedya or food offerings
• Water for the ritual
• Other traditional offerings followed in your family

The exact additional requirements may vary according to the puja procedure and family tradition.

If you need the complete set of puja essentials, explore the Vedic Parampara Sampoorna Sri Dhanvantari Puja Kit.

Step 2: Preparation for Sri Dhanvantari Puja

Proper preparation helps you perform the puja without interruptions. Before beginning, clean the puja area, arrange the required materials and keep the traditional offerings ready.

How to Arrange the Puja Samagri

Follow the arrangement demonstrated in the video and use the template provided with your puja kit, where applicable.

1. Clean the designated puja space.
2. Place the peeta for Lord Dhanvantari in the chosen worship area.
3. Position the deity and arrange the puja materials as demonstrated in the video.
4. Keep the kalasha, panchapatra, udharana and arghyapatra ready for the ritual.
5. Arrange the diya, incense, sambrani, camphor and puja bell.
6. Keep flowers, water, fruits and naivedya within reach.
7. Check that all the necessary materials are ready before proceeding to the main puja.

Follow your family's customary practices and the instructions provided in the puja kit when arranging the materials.

Step 3: Performing Sri Dhanvantari Puja

Once the puja area is ready, follow the third video for the main puja procedure. The video provides step-by-step guidance and slows down the audio during mantra recitation so that you can follow along.

Before You Begin

• Keep the puja samagri arranged as demonstrated in the preparation video.
• Keep naivedya and other traditional offerings ready.
• Ensure that the puja area is clean and organised.
• Keep the idol and puja arrangement undisturbed until the puja is complete, as instructed in the video.

Follow the Puja Procedure

Play the video and follow the instructions in the sequence shown. Participate in the mantra recitation where appropriate, and offer the required materials at the indicated stages.

The precise procedure, mantras and offerings should be followed according to the accompanying video and the instructions supplied with your puja kit.

Completing the Puja

After completing the prescribed ritual, conclude with the prayers and offerings indicated in the video. Follow the customary concluding practices observed by your family.

We hope this three-part guide helps you perform Sri Dhanvantari Puja with devotion and confidence.

When Is Dhanvantari Jayanti Celebrated?

Dhanvantari Jayanti is observed on Kartika Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, the same lunar date associated with Dhanteras. The Gregorian calendar date changes every year.

In 2026, Dhanvantari Jayanti falls on Friday, 6 November.

Puja timings depend on your location and the applicable Panchang. Check the local timings before planning the ritual.

You can also read our guide to Dhanteras: Significance and Puja Vidhi to learn more about the festival and its traditional observances.

Explore the Sampoorna Sri Dhanvantari Puja Kit

Preparing for a traditional puja involves arranging several materials in advance. The Vedic Parampara Sampoorna Sri Dhanvantari Puja Kit brings together a range of essential items and provides access to step-by-step video guidance through a QR code.

Whether you are observing Dhanvantari Jayanti or performing the puja according to your family tradition, having the required materials organised beforehand can make preparation easier.

Explore the Sampoorna Sri Dhanvantari Puja Kit

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