Considered to be the patron God of
Ayurveda, Dhanwanthari was one among the ‘Navaratnas’ (nine gems) in the court of King Vikramaditya. He is also worshipped as an incarnation of
Lord Vishnu.
According to mythology, Dhanwanthari was born during the famous 'palazhimathanam' (churning of ocean) bearing ambrosia.
