This temple is particularly significant for those seeking healing and good health, as Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped as the divine physician who grants relief from ailments and diseases.
The temple is known for its serene atmosphere and traditional Kerala architectural style, attracting devotees who come to offer prayers and partake in rituals that invoke the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari for physical and spiritual well-being.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Dhanwantari Jayanti
Dhanwantari Jayanti is celebrated with great reverence at theNellikunnu Sree Dhanwandhari Temple. This auspicious occasion marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanwantari, the divine physician and incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Special rituals and elaborate poojas are performed to honor Lord Dhanwantari, seeking his blessings for health, healing, and well-being. Devotees gather in large numbers to participate in the celebrations, offering prayers and making offerings to the deity, reinforcing their faith in his divine powers to alleviate ailments and bestow vitality.
Niraputhari
Niraputhari is celebrated with great devotion and traditional fervor. This festival, observed in the Malayalam month of Chingam, marks the beginning of the harvest season and involves offering the first grains of the season to Lord Dhanvantari as a symbol of gratitude and seeking his blessings for a bountiful harvest.
Contact Address: Nellikunnu Sree Dhanwandhari Temple, Anthikad, Konnathukunnu. P.O Thrissur, India, Kerala
Phone Number:9947039144
