Rudrabhisheka Puja

Rudrabhisheka

Rudrabhisheka is a highly auspicious and powerful Vedic ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva, performed to invoke his blessings for peace, prosperity, health, and spiritual growth. In Gokarna, a town famed for its connection to Atmalinga of Lord Shiva, Rudrabhisheka holds immense spiritual significance. The puja ceremony involves the sacred bathing or anointing of a Shiva idol or the Shivlinga with holy offerings like water, milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar or jaggery (known as panchamruta abhishekam), and namarchana through bilva patra which is known as bilvarchane, all while chanting the Rudra Namakam and Chamakam – a powerful mantra that praises Lord Shiva and to receive blessings.

During the Rudrabhisheka in Gokarna, the rituals are conducted with meticulous precision by experienced priests, ensuring that every aspect of the ceremony is performed according to ancient vedic traditions. The chanting of mantras and the pouring of sacred panchamrutam and holy water are believed to purify the devotee’s body, mind, and soul, and it is said to bestow blessings of protection, happiness, and long life.

Gokarna’s serene and spiritually charged environment enhances the transformative power of Rudrabhisheka. Devotees perform this ritual seeking divine intervention in overcoming personal challenges, improving their health, and fostering spiritual growth. The ceremony is not only an act of devotion but also a means of seeking Lord Shiva’s grace for lasting peace and well-being. Devotees can perform through any of these, namely Ekavara Rudra, Ekadasha Rudra, Shatha Rudra, Maha Rudra, Athi Rudra

Ekavara Rudra(01): 01 Rudra Avartana-01 Day – By 01 Priest – 45-60 minutes

Ekadasha Rudra (01*11): 11 Rudra Avartana-01 Day – By 01-11 Priests – 01.00-03.00 Hours

Shatha Rudra (01*11*11): Days and time depends on priests to complete 121 Rudra Avartana.

Maha Rudra (01*11*11*11): Days and time depends on priests to complete 1331 Rudra Avartana.

Athi Rudra (01*11*11*11*11): Days and time depends on priests to complete 14641 Rudra Avartana.

• Sankalpam (Taking the Vow)
• Kalash Sthapana (Sacred Pot Installation)
• Invocation of Lord Shiva
• Abhisheka with Panchamrutam, and Holy Water
• Abhisheka while chanting of Sri Rudra Namakam-Chamakam
• Offering of Bilva Leaves, Flowers, and Naivedyam
• Dhoopa, deepa, Aarti and Prayers for Blessings
• Ashirvachana and Prasada Distribution