Lucknow: The statue of Lord Dhanwantari was unveiled by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday.
UP governor Anandiben Patel was present on the occasion. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel unveiled the statue of Lord Dhanwantari and lit the candles, thereby marking the beginning of 5-day ‘Prakash Parv’.
भगवान धन्वंतरी जी की प्रतिमा का अनावरण करते मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी https://t.co/UeFAJ3Ihrq
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Who is Lord Dhanvantari?
Dhanvantari Trayodashi is observed two days before Diwali Puja. As the name suggests it is observed during Trayodashi Tithi (Thirteenth lunar day) of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight). The day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the teacher and the father of Ayurveda.
Dhanteras is the worship of Lord Dhanvantari. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Dhanvantari emerged during Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), holding a Kalash full (a pot) of Amrit (Nectar) in one hand and the sacred text about Ayurveda in the other hand. He is considered to be the Vaidya of Gods.
