INHS Dhanvantari

Hospital Crest and Name

The hospital crest depicts the Hindu god of healing – Dhanvantari - with waves in the lower part of the crest symbolizing health and healing cover being provided to the seafarers.

The hospital is named after the same Hindu god who is the Physician to the Gods and is credited to be the first one to successfully perform surgrey. He is also the master of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. Naming the hospital after Dhanvantari symbolizes positive health, timely healing of ailments and ancient medical knowledge.

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