Note: This prayer is offered to Bhagwan Dhanwantari (भगवान धन्वन्तरि) who is said to have appeared during the Samudra Manthan on Dhana Trayodashi (धन त्रयोदशी) or Dhanteras (धनतेरस) as per tradition. He was said to be holding a pot of amrit (अमृत) or nectar and hence became the presiding deity of Ayurveda (आयुर्वेद) in Indian tradition. Dhanteras is also celebrated as the National Day of Ayurveda in his honour.
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