Sanatana dharma

Dhanvantari  is the physician of the devas in Hinduism.  He is regarded as an avatar of Vishnu.[6] He is mentioned in the Puranas as the god of Ayurveda. During his incarnation on earth, he reigned as the King of Kashi, today locally referred to as Varanasi Dhanvantari is also identified as the great-grandfather of Divodasa, the King of Kashi  mentioned in the Vishnu Purana who is known as the father of surgery in Ayurveda. nelluva dhanvantri

  Puranas are a large body of ancient Hindu and Jain literature containing myths, legends, and genealogy, written between the 4th century BCE and 1000 CE. They cover topics like the creation and destruction of the universe, the genealogies of gods and kings, and the history of dynasties, and are considered influential sacred texts. There are 18 main Puranas (Mahapuranas) and numerous secondary Puranas (Upapuranas).   Key aspects of the Puranas Title and meaning: The word "Purana" means "ancient" in Sanskrit.  Content: The Puranas are encyclopedic and cover a wide range of themes, including:  Cosmogony (creation of the universe)  The destruction and recreation of the universe  Genealogies of gods, heroes, and kings  The reigns of the Manus  History of various dynasties  Mythological stories of gods and goddesses  Information on pilgrimages, temples, and rituals  Other topics such as medicine, astronomy, and philosophy  Stru...