Design: Made in heavy shining brass.
Brass is well known for its grasping capacity. It grasps the divine spirit upto 30%, when compared to other metals. The spiritual vibrations are attracted towards these shining idols easily.
Dimensions: 7.5 inches (H) x 1.75 inches (L) x 3.5 inches (W)
Weight: 880 grams

Lord Dhanvantari is the 17th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is the god of health care.As such, persons have taken the name "Dhanvantari" in connection with their attempts at medical interventions.He first appeared with four hands,holding medical herbs in one hand and a pot containing rejuvenating nectar called amrita in another.The Puranas state that Dhanavantari emerged from the'Ocean of Milk'and appeared with the pot of nectar during the Sagar manthan whilst the ocean was being churned by the devas and asuras,using the Mandara mountain and the serpent Vasuki.The pot of Amrita was snatched by the Asuras or Demons, and after this event another avatar,Mohini,appears and takes the nectar back from the Asuras.

Lord Dhanvantari took born in the royal household of Kashi and eventually became the king.Even as a young boy He had ascetic tendencies,was extremely disciplined and performed severe austerities. He taught Ayurveda orally to the sages and rishis (seers) who became his disciples.His teachings are recorded in the Agni Purana, as well as through the teachings of his disciples Susruta,Pauskalavata,Aurabha, Vaitarana,and others.

His birthday is celebrated by the practitioners of Ayurveda every year, on Dhanteras,two days before Deepavali,the Hindu festival of Lights.