Rudrabhishek: Significance, Benefits and Ideal Time

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What is Rudrabhishek?

Rudrabhishek is a Vedic Hindu ritual of worshipping Shiva in his Rudra form and giving him a sacred bath. The ritual offerings include flowers and other puja materials, while his 108 names are continuously chanted. Rudrabhishek is performed to please Bhagwan Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hindus across the world. Pleasing Shiva can help us eliminate evil forces and bring prosperity into the house.

Rudra is the fiercest form of Bhagawan Shiva. Rudra is also one of the 108 names of Bhagwan Shiva. It means “tempest.” When taking the form of Rudra, Shiva is in the angriest state and is the destroyer of evil.

Abhishek means an auspicious bath. It is an essential ritual in Hindu culture. It involves pouring gangajal, ghee, milk, curd and honey. It is one of the greatest pujas and one of the most popular forms of worship, especially for Shiva.

In Rudrabhishek, the auspicious bath of the Shivlinga, a symbol of Bhagwan Shiva, is performed. During this, the pundit chants the 108 names of Shiva. In the Ramayana, Bhagwan Shri Ram performed Rudrabhishek at the Rameshwaram (Jyotirlinga) to show his devotion to Bhagwan Shiva. Rudrabhishek has immense significance in Hinduism. It is mentioned in the Yajurveda. In Vedic texts, Rudrabhishek is mentioned as “the remover of all evils.”.

The rationale behind Rudrabhishek is that the world is nothing but an interplay of energies. Negative energies in the form of depression, illness, and diseases can be converted into positive energies such as good health, stability, and happiness by the blessings of Shiva. 

Let us tell you about the significance of Rudrabhishek.

What Are the Significance and Benefits of Rudrabhishek?

 The benefits of the Rudrabhishek are as follows:

• Protects one from evil and purifies the soul.
• Removes the evil effects of various doshas in the horoscope, such as Rahu Dosha, and Vaastu Dosha, among others.
• Get rid of never-ending financial worries.
• Source of positive energy and happiness.
• Removes the bad effects of the Punarvasu, Pushya, and Ashlesha Nakshatras.
• Peace in the relationship, 
• Harmonises cosmic energies,
• Helps in getting rid of illness,
• Divine blessings of Bhagwan Shiva,
• Direct connection with the supreme consciousness,
• Removal of hurdles and challenges in one’s life,
• Facilitates spiritual liberation and moksha,

Due to these immense benefits, astrologers and pundits advise performing Rudrabhishek regularly.

Where To Perform Rudrabhishek?

You can perform Rudrabhishek either at home or at a temple. It is considered very auspicious to perform this at Jyotirlinga. During this, the Shiv Linga must face in the north direction and the devotees should sit east of the Shiv Linga.  It is performed using sacred ingredients such as milk, Gangajal, sandalwood paste, flowers, belpatra, and different types of cereals, among other items. 

It involves chanting mantras and singing hymns. It pleases Shiva, who is also known as “Bholenath,” since he gets pleased very easily by the devotion of his bhakts.

What is the Ideal Time to Perform Rudrabhishek?

The entire Brahmand is nothing but the manifestation of Shiva, so there can never be a bad moment to remember and please him. However, there are certain timings that are extremely auspicious to perform Rudrabhishek. These are as follows:

• In the month of Shravan, many people perform Rudra puja daily, which brings immense benefits. 
• Mondays or Somvar of Savan. Do check with the pandits for auspicious timings. All Mondays may not be suitable. Also check Shiva Vaas timings.
• Natives with Pitra Dosha should perform Rudrabhishek on Amavasya and Chaudas.
• Natives with Mangal Dosha should perform Rudrabhishek on Tuesdays.
• Shivaratri is another auspicious occasion to perform Rudrabhishek.

You can learn more about the ideal time for Rudrabhishek here: Shiva Vaas and Rudrabhishek.

However, the best option would be to speak to an expert astrologer to know which time is personally best for you to perform Rudrabhishek and get the maximum benefits. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the purpose of Rudrabhishek Puja?

A: By performing Rudrabhishek, devotees offer prayers to Rudrabhishek and please him.

Q: What is the effect of Rudrabhishek?

A: Rudrabhishek has many positive effects, such as the removal of doshas and bringing peace into devotees’ lives, among others.

Q: Can Rudrabhishek be done by girls?

A: Rudrabhishek can be performed by unmarried girls, women, or men.

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