Dhanavantri

Dhanavantri (also spelled Dhanvantari) is the divine physician of the gods and the deity of Ayurveda — the ancient Indian science of life and healing. He emerged from the cosmic ocean during the churning of the primordial sea (Samudra Manthan) bearing the pot of Amrita, the nectar of immortality. Dhanavantri mantras are chanted for physical health, recovery from illness, and the blessings of Ayurvedic healing. He is worshipped with special reverence on Dhanteras, the day before Diwali.