Dhanwanthari Temple located in Nelluvai village in Thrissur dist, Kerala – on the way from Wadakanchery to Erumapetty. Lord Dhanwanthari is referred to as the God of Physicians, and even now modern physicians before enytering into their profession, have been performing Bhajans in the temple. Kochi Devaswom Board directly took over the temple administration from 1st May 1979.
Swargavathil Ekadashi is the main festival here which happens during the Malayalam month of Dhanu. Mukkudi Nivedyam is given to devotees, which is a medicine specially prepared.
Nelluvai Dhanwanthari Temple Timings
Morning Darshan and Puja Time
5:00 AM – Opeing of Temple
6:00 AM – Usha pooja
8:00 AM – Pandeeradi pooja
10:30 AM – Uchapooja
Temple will be closed from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Evening Darshan and Puja Time
5:00 PM – Temple opens for evening poojas
6:00 PM – Deeparadhana
7:30 PM – Athazha Pooja
8:00 PM – Closing of Temple
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There are regular buses from either Wadakanchery or Kunnamkulam. You can catch bus from either side and tell them to drop at the correct location. If you are coming on your own vehicle, this temple is listed in Google maps and it will easier for you.
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