
Lord Dhanvantari, revered as the celestial healer and incarnation of Lord Viṣṇu, is worshipped as the God of Ayurveda and health. He is the eternal wellspring of healing energy and the originator of medicinal wisdom. Chanting or meditating upon the 1008 names of Dhanvantari is said to bring physical well-being, inner balance, and spiritual purification.
In these sacred names, also known as the Dhanvantari Sahasranāma, each epithet reveals a divine aspect of his power—from bestowing health, removing disease, and purifying karma to granting spiritual vitality and immortality. These names are traditionally recited by Ayurvedic practitioners, spiritual seekers, and devotees seeking divine grace for health and longevity.
Whether you are a practitioner of holistic medicine, a devotee of Sanātana Dharma, or someone seeking divine intervention for healing, reciting the names of Dhanvantari with devotion is believed to invoke the blessings of this supreme divine physician.
Below is a meticulously transliterated and translated list of the 1008 names of Lord Dhanvantari, complete with Sanskrit text, IAST transliteration, English meaning, and explanation—designed for devotional recitation and study.