Sri Dhanwanthari Temples in Kerala

June 30, 2009

Sri Dhanwanthari is the God of MedicineTemples of Sri Dhanwanthari in Kerala are Sri Dhanwanthari TempleMaruthorvattom, Chertala, Kerala, IndiaMaruthorvattom is derived from 'Marunnu Oru Vattam' which in malayalam means a single dose of medicine given by the famous Ayurvedic doctor!Sri Dhanwanthari TemplePrayikkara, Mavelikkara, Kerala, IndiaSri Dhanwanthari TempleNelluvaya, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Kerala, IndiaFrom Kolazhy, reach Wadakkancherry and from Wadakkancherry, it is 5 to 6KM on the way to Erumapetty.

On the main road itself you an see the board and entrance to the

temple. Anyone else who is more familiar with the area may please add to this...Sri Dhanwanthari TempleThottuva, Perumbavoor, Kalady, Kerala, IndiaRead that all were related in one way or other to Mooss family, who had their roots in Wadakancherry in Thrissur District.Pulamanthole Sree Rudra Dhanwanthari TempleThe temple is located at Pulamanthole. The deity is Sree Rudra Dhanvanthari. The temple is ancient to 3500 years.Initially the temple was known as Pulamanthole Shiva temple when the deity was Shiva. Later on the deity of Dhanwanthari was added. Thereafter the temple came to be known in the present name. There is an interesting legend behind it.The temple was constructed by Ashtavaidya Pulamanthole Mooss family as their family shrine. The Pulamanthole Mooss family was and is very famous in the Dhanwanthari wing of Ayurveda science. The Maharaja of Travancore

was inflicted by a severe stomach pain. The treatment given by many famed physicians gave no relief. As an ultimate source for cure the King sent messengers to Pulmanthole Mana. When the message for treatment received only a lady and his child were in the Mana. Upanayanam (a hereditary ceremony before initiating to the ancient science of Ayurveda in ancient families) was not yet done by the boy. The mother and son were upset as to what to do. The mother finally told the messengers that his son will come after completing 12 days Bhajana (prayers) in their family temple and advised the son to start the prayers. A Sanyasi (monk) appeared before the boy on the 12th night and gave 3 tablets and assured him that these tablets will cure the King. The Sanyasi further added that he should not accept any of the gifts offered by the cured happy King. Instead, request the King to allow to take the idol of Dhanwanthari lying in the Tamarapani River and install the

same at the left side of the idol of Shiva and build a shrine for it, the Sanyasi added. The Sanyasi was the manifestation of Shiva and disappeared soon.There are only few Ashtavaidya families in Kerala. Pulamanthole Mana has a prominent position amongst them. This wing of the Ayurveda science is extant in Kerala from ancient times. Karnatic Music Emperor, Sree Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar was once severally inflicted by paralysis. He tried many physicians, from different branches of health science, but proved futile. Ultimately he was cured by Pulamanthole Mooss. The Nadapura (sheltered pathway) of the temple was built by the Bhagavathar as an offering.The people believe and testify that all ailments can be cured with the blessings of Lord Dhanwanthari. Many devotees throng to the temple daily with offerings. For more information on the history of Dhanwanthari temples, please visit...http://dhanwantharitemple.org/The above information is also provided at:http://www.karmakerala.com/temples/pulamanthole-sree-rudra-dhanwanthari-temple.htmlBest Regards,AnilSingapore Re: Fw: Re: [Guruvayur] Re: Temples around Guruvayoor/NelluvaiPosted by: "jayasankar vattekkat" vinodvattekkat vinodvattekkatSun Jun 28, 2009 9:30 am (PDT) Pranamam Jayakrishnanji,Nelluval Sree Dhanwanthari TempleNelluval Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, East of Kunnamkulam enroute to Wadakkancherry - South side of the road. Important Nelluvai Ekadasi in Dhanu ( Suklapaksha ) or Vaikunta Ekadasi. A peculiar prasadam offered here is made up of turmeric, pepper, curd and salt and it is used as a precious

medicine. Those who are coming from Palakkad and turn to Pazhayannur from Alathur and to Thiruvilwamala, panjal and to south ottupara ( near wadakkancherry ) and then via kundannur can visit this temple. with prayers, Jayasankar Vattekkat --- On Sat, 27/6/09, divya jayakrishnan <divyajayakrishnan@ > wrote:divya jayakrishnan <divyajayakrishnan@ >Fw: Re: [Guruvayur] Re: Temples around Guruvayoor/Trichur - Made Simpleguruvayur@grou ps.comCc: krsnakrpa (AT) gmail (DOT) comSaturday, 27 June, 2009, 10:33 AMOm Namo Narayanaya Please advise me where is the exact location of the Dhanvantari temple. Regards,Jayakrishnan --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Chith Puram <krsnakrpa (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:Chith Puram <krsnakrpa (AT) gmail (DOT) com>Re: [Guruvayur] Re:

Temples around Guruvayoor/Trichur - Made Simpleguruvayur@grou ps.comFriday, June 26, 2009, 5:15 PMNamaste!In case nobody made any reference to the Dhanvantari temple near Vadakkancherry, Thrissur District, may be that should be added to the list. It is one of the few temples for Dhanvantarmoorthi and I have not been to any other one.Hari Om!Chith Puram

July 1, 2009

Dear Friends,There is a Dhanwanthari Temple in Aalappuza. Here are some photographs of it. I don't know the details and background History of the Temple.Sincerely,Udayabhanu Panickaraum namaH Shivaaya The vow not to kill is great indeed, and greater still is non-eating of the flesh; there would be no butcher, if there is non to eat; in eating thus abides the cruder ill, as she/he is the reason for the killing. --- On Tue, 6/30/09, Anil NN <anilnn wrote:Anil NN <anilnn[Guruvayur] Sri Dhanwanthari

Temples in Keralaguruvayur Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 4:53 AM

Sri Dhanwanthari is the God of MedicineTemples of Sri Dhanwanthari in Kerala are Sri Dhanwanthari TempleMaruthorvattom, Chertala, Kerala, IndiaMaruthorvattom is derived from 'Marunnu Oru Vattam' which in malayalam means a single dose of medicine given by the famous Ayurvedic doctor!Sri Dhanwanthari TemplePrayikkara, Mavelikkara, Kerala, IndiaSri Dhanwanthari TempleNelluvaya, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Kerala, IndiaFrom Kolazhy, reach Wadakkancherry and from Wadakkancherry, it is 5 to 6KM on the way to Erumapetty.

On the main road itself you an see the board and entrance to the

temple. Anyone else who is more familiar with the area may please add to this...Sri Dhanwanthari TempleThottuva, Perumbavoor, Kalady, Kerala, IndiaRead that all were related in one way or other to Mooss family, who had their roots in Wadakancherry in Thrissur District.Pulamanthole Sree Rudra Dhanwanthari TempleThe temple is located at Pulamanthole. The deity is Sree Rudra Dhanvanthari. The temple is ancient to 3500 years.Initially the temple was known as Pulamanthole Shiva temple when the deity was Shiva. Later on the deity of Dhanwanthari was added. Thereafter the temple came to be known in the present name. There is an interesting legend behind it.The temple was constructed by Ashtavaidya Pulamanthole Mooss family as their family shrine. The Pulamanthole Mooss family was and is very famous in the Dhanwanthari wing of Ayurveda science. The Maharaja of Travancore

was inflicted by a severe stomach pain. The treatment given by many famed physicians gave no relief. As an ultimate source for cure the King sent messengers to Pulmanthole Mana. When the message for treatment received only a lady and his child were in the Mana. Upanayanam (a hereditary ceremony before initiating to the ancient science of Ayurveda in ancient families) was not yet done by the boy. The mother and son were upset as to what to do. The mother finally told the messengers that his son will come after completing 12 days Bhajana (prayers) in their family temple and advised the son to start the prayers. A Sanyasi (monk) appeared before the boy on the 12th night and gave 3 tablets and assured him that these tablets will cure the King. The Sanyasi further added that he should not accept any of the gifts offered by the cured happy King.. Instead, request the King to allow to take the idol of Dhanwanthari lying in the Tamarapani River and install the

same at the left side of the idol of Shiva and build a shrine for it, the Sanyasi added. The Sanyasi was the manifestation of Shiva and disappeared soon.There are only few Ashtavaidya families in Kerala. Pulamanthole Mana has a prominent position amongst them. This wing of the Ayurveda science is extant in Kerala from ancient times. Karnatic Music Emperor, Sree Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar was once severally inflicted by paralysis. He tried many physicians, from different branches of health science, but proved futile. Ultimately he was cured by Pulamanthole Mooss. The Nadapura (sheltered pathway) of the temple was built by the Bhagavathar as an offering.The people believe and testify that all ailments can be cured with the blessings of Lord Dhanwanthari. Many devotees throng to the temple daily with offerings. For more information on the history of Dhanwanthari temples, please visit...http://dhanwanthari temple.org/The above information is also provided at:http://www.karmaker ala.com/temples/ pulamanthole- sree-rudra- dhanwanthari- temple.htmlBest Regards,AnilSingapore Re: Fw: Re: [Guruvayur] Re: Temples around Guruvayoor/NelluvaiPosted by: "jayasankar vattekkat" vinodvattekkat@ .co. in vinodvattekkatSun Jun 28, 2009 9:30 am (PDT) Pranamam Jayakrishnanji,Nelluval Sree Dhanwanthari TempleNelluval Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, East of Kunnamkulam enroute to Wadakkancherry - South side of the road. Important Nelluvai Ekadasi in Dhanu ( Suklapaksha ) or Vaikunta Ekadasi. A peculiar prasadam offered here is made up of turmeric, pepper, curd

and salt and it is used as a precious

medicine. Those who are coming from Palakkad and turn to Pazhayannur from Alathur and to Thiruvilwamala, panjal and to south ottupara ( near wadakkancherry ) and then via kundannur can visit this temple. with prayers, Jayasankar Vattekkat --- On Sat, 27/6/09, divya jayakrishnan <divyajayakrishnan@ > wrote:divya jayakrishnan <divyajayakrishnan@ >Fw: Re: [Guruvayur] Re: Temples around Guruvayoor/Trichur - Made Simpleguruvayur@grou ps.comCc: krsnakrpa (AT) gmail (DOT) comSaturday, 27 June, 2009, 10:33 AMOm Namo Narayanaya Please advise me where is the exact location of the Dhanvantari temple. Regards,Jayakrishnan --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Chith Puram <krsnakrpa (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:Chith Puram <krsnakrpa (AT) gmail (DOT) com>Re: [Guruvayur] Re:

Temples around Guruvayoor/Trichur - Made Simpleguruvayur@grou ps.comFriday, June 26, 2009, 5:15 PMNamaste!In case nobody made any reference to the Dhanvantari temple near Vadakkancherry, Thrissur District, may be that should be added to the list. It is one of the few temples for Dhanvantarmoorthi and I have not been to any other one.Hari Om!Chith Puram

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