Thottuva Dhanwanthari temple
About Thottuva Dhanwanthari temple
Located in Thottuva, Koovappady in Ernakulam district, Kerala, this temple is dedicated to Dhanwanthari Moorthi, the divine physician associated with Ayurvedic medicine and the bestowal of health and longevity. According to temple tradition, the shrine was consecrated by Lord Parasurama and is managed by the Sree Dhanwanthari Moorthi Seva Trust, having been historically overseen by the Koramboor Mana family. The temple holds significant spiritual importance in South India's Dhanwanthari temple network. A notable annual observance is the Dasavataram Charthal festival, celebrated from Dhanu 1st to 11th, wherein the deity is adorned in ten different divine forms. This practice originated from a vow made by a childless member of the Koramboor Mana family who promised to decorate the deity in these forms upon being blessed with a child. The temple attracts devotees seeking blessings for health, wellness, and spiritual rejuvenation, and serves as an integral part of Kerala's rich temple heritage.
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