The father of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantri is known for his magical healing powers through amrit (nectar). He is the Hindu God of health and the founder of Ayurveda, Indian traditional medicine.
Lord Dhanvantri appeared with Amrita (nectar of immortality), Shankha (conch), Chakra (the disc of energy) and Jalauka, in each of his four hands during the Samudra Manthan or commonly known as the churning of the Ocean of Milk.