The Dhanwanthari Maha Yajnam and Sahasranama Japam will be conducted from May 8 to May 10, 2026 at the sacred Nellankara Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Thrissur, as part of the vibrant Kerala Temple Festivals. Dedicated to Lord Dhanwanthari, the divine healer and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this auspicious three day event is believed to bring health, prosperity and spiritual well being to all devotees who participate. The main highlight of the festival is the Vishnu Sahasranama Japam on May 9 (Saturday) starting at 9:00 AM, where nearly 1000 mothers will come together to chant the thousand names of Lord Vishnu creating a deeply powerful and devotional atmosphere.
Alongside this, sacred rituals such as the Maha Yajnam and Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam will be performed with great devotion, invoking divine blessings for protection and harmony.
The festival also features spiritually enriching programs including Bhakti Pravachanam (spiritual discourse), devotional bhajans, and divine narrations that enhance the overall spiritual experience. Devotees will also receive Bhooloka Vaikuntha Prasadam and the templeโs special Oushadha Kanji (medicinal porridge), symbolizing healing and nourishment blessed by the deity. This sacred celebration offers a unique opportunity for devotees to immerse themselves in devotion, chanting, and divine grace in a serene and holy temple atmosphere.
๐๏ธ Dhanwanthari Maha Yajnam
๐ฟ Vishnu Sahasranama Japam by 1000 Mothers
๐ธ Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam
๐ถ Devotional Bhajans & Bhakti Pravachanam
๐ฒ Oushadha Kanji & Prasadam Distribution
The Dhanwanthari Maha Yajnam is performed with great devotion at the Nellankara Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, invoking the blessings of Lord Dhanwanthari for health, healing, and overall well-being of devotees.
A grand Vishnu Sahasranama Japam is conducted with the participation of 1000 mothers, creating a spiritually powerful atmosphere through the chanting of the thousand divine names of Lord Vishnu.
The sacred Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam is performed with devotion invoking the blessings of the Divine Mother for prosperity, protection, and spiritual upliftment.
Renowned speakers deliver Bhakti Pravachanam, sharing spiritual insights, stories and teachings that deepen devotion and understanding of divine principles.
Soulful devotional bhajans, including Geethanjali Bhajans, are performed, filling the temple atmosphere with music, devotion, and divine vibrations.
Devotees are offered the sacred Bhooloka Vaikuntha Prasadam symbolizing divine blessings and spiritual nourishment from the deity.
The temple distributes Oushadha Kanji, a traditional medicinal porridge blessed by Lord Dhanwanthari, believed to promote health and healing.
Devotees engage in devotional narrations and expressions of love and devotion, praising the divine through words, songs, and spiritual reflections.
The sacred yajnam is performed to invoke the blessings of Lord Dhanwanthari for health, healing, and overall well-being of devotees.
A powerful chanting session of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu by 1000 mothers creates a deeply spiritual and devotional atmosphere.
Devotees participate in the sacred recitation of Lalitha Sahasranama, seeking divine grace, protection, and prosperity.
Spiritual discourses offer deep insights into devotion, scriptures, and the significance of the rituals performed during the festival.
Soulful bhajans and Geethanjali devotional songs fill the temple with divine vibrations and enhance the spiritual experience.
Devotees receive sacred prasadam and medicinal porridge, symbolizing divine blessings, nourishment, and healing grace.
Venue: Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Nellankara, Thrissur
Nearest Town:Nellunkara
Railway: Thrissur Railway Station (8 km)
Airport: Cochin International Airport (55 km)
Road: The temple is located at Nellankara in Thrissur and is easily accessible via local roads and city routes. Regular KSRTC and private buses, along with taxis and auto rickshaws, are available for convenient travel.