About Temple
The Dhanwanthari Temple, dedicated to the God of Life and Medicine, was established in Coimbatore City on April 26, 1977. Situated within The Arya Vadiya Chikitisalayam campus, the temple follows traditional Vasthu architecture. Along with the main deity Dhanwanthari, other deities such as Durga/ Bhagavathy, Sri Ayyappan, Hanuman, Brahmarkshas, Nagaraj, Uma Maheshwarar, Lord Siva, Muruga, Ganapathy and Navagrahas are also worshipped. The consecration of Lord Dhanwanthari was carried out by Sri Kalpuzha Hareeswaran Nambudiripad under the guidance of Tantrika RatnamKalpuzha Divakaran Namboodiripad during the month of Medom (Chitra in Tamil) on Punarthom day.
History
Located in the heart of Coimbatore city on the grounds of Arya Vaidaya pharmacy, Dhanwanthiri Mandir is a unique temple devoted to Lord Dhanwanthiri. Since its establishment in 1975, the temple has undergone significant growth and development. In 1977, the idols were consecrated and installed during the temple’s inauguration ceremony, known as Shadaadhara Pratishta. This ritual, led by the chief priest or tantri, involved reciting mantras while fixing six supports in the sanctum sanctorum.
Dhanwanthiri, the deity of medicine, is the revered Lord by the Vaidyas (AYURVEDA Physicians). This temple was established to provide a spiritual foundation for the Ayurvedic treatment tradition within the Aryavaidya Chitsalayam. The temple is skillfully managed by the warrior family and also houses the Aryavaidya Pharmacy, upholding its rich Ayurvedic heritage. Built according to the principles of Vaasthu, the Dhanwanthiri temple features several deities alongside its main deity – Dhanwanthiri himself.
