Sree Dhanwanthari Temple at Nelluvai, is one of the most prominent and ancient temples of Lord Dhanwanthari in India. The legend states that the idol at the temple was installed by Ashwani Devas and it was the same idol worshipped by Sri. Vasudevar in the Dwapara Yuga. Hence the inference that the origin of the temple dates back more than 5000 years.
Lord Dhanwanthari is another manifestation of Lord Maha Vishnu and this was detailed in Srimad Bhagavatham. The lord emerged from the ocean during Paalaazhi Mdhanam (churning out the milky ocean), with the four hands, carrying, the divine Sankhu (Conch),Holy Chakram (Wheel), Amrutham (Divine Nector), and Jalookham (Leech), respectively. Leach is used in Ayurvedic theraphy to suck out bad blood to cure certain diseases. This signifies the lord as God of Medicine and physicians of all branches of medicine worship him as their Upaasana Murthy
The Dhanwanthari Temple is located in Nelluvai, Thrissur district of Kerala, and is known for its Oushada Prasada (prasada with Ayuvedic medicinal values). Known as Mukkudi, the offering is made everyday under the guidance of Kuttancherry Manu Moos as he only knows the secret recipe of the prasada. Dhanwanthary Moorthy, known as the physician of gods (devas) is worshipped here. Lord Dhanwanthari is also referred to as the lord of Ayurveda. It is believed that all type of diseases can be cured by worshipping Lord Dhanwanthari. Large number of devotees visit this temple for this purpose.
Address :
Nelluvai P.O., Erumapatty Via, Thrissur, Kerala – 680584
How to get there :
From Palakkad via Pattambi – Nelluvai road (10 km) or Vadakkancherry – Kunthamkulam route – 10 km.
Nearest railway station is Thrissur about 25 km
Nearest airport is Cochin International airport, about 76 km
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