The important offerings at the famous Nelluvai Dhanwanthari Temple
near Thrissur in Kerala include Malar, Appam and Panchaarappayasam.
There are mainly three poojas in Nelluvai Temple.
The pooja procedures start with Abhishekam in the early
morning followed by Usha pooja, Pantheeradi Pooja and Uchcha pooja. There are
Deepaaraadhana and Aththaazhappooja in the evening every day.
Malar and Appam are commonly used as Nivedyam in the morning
and evening sessions respectively. The mostly liked Nivedyam by the
Dhanvanthari Moorthy is Panchaarappayasam.
The other main Vazhipaadu to the Dhanvanthari Moorthy
include Chandanam Chaarththal, Venna Chaarththal, etc.
The most important Vazhipaadu in this temple is Mukkudi.
This Mukkudi is received as Prasadam after the morning pooja only. If the
Mukkudi Prasadam is taken inside with full devotion, there will be complete
relief to the abdominal and gastric diseases.