Dhanvantari – High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter WeltevredeDhanvantari is the physician of the gods and the god of Ayurveda, the ancient Hindu system of medicine. He emerged from the churning of the ocean of milk (Samudra Manthan) by the Devas and Asuras, holding a pot of Amrit (elixir of life). The day of his birth is celebrated as Dhanteras, which falls two days before Diwali, and is considered an auspicious day for new purchases, especially gold and silver. He is depicted as a four armed deity, holding a