Here are the complete details about Rudrabhishekam:
Specialties of Rudrabhishekam
Shiva is the "lover of abhishekam". This abhishekam is performed to appease the fiery form of the destroyer Shiva and for the welfare of the world.
Namakam: Praising and bowing to Shiva in his various forms.
Chamakam: Praying for the fulfillment of our physical and spiritual desires (long life, health, wealth).
The substances used - their results
Each substance used in the abhishekam has a specific result:
| Substance |
Result |
| Pure water |
Sincerity, peace of mind |
| Cow's milk |
All comforts, long life |
| Curd |
Good offspring, health |
| Honey |
Sweet speech, wealth |
| Ghee |
Wealth, prevention of illness |
| Sugarcane juice |
Increase in wealth, destruction of enemies |
| Coconut water |
Happiness, success in career |
| Ash (Vibhuti) |
Enlightenment, liberation from sins |
Rudrabhishekam Process
Rudrabhishekam usually proceeds in the following manner:
Ganapati Puja: Praying to the first worshipped Lord Ganesha without any obstacles.
Sankalpa: The person getting the abhishekam recites their name, gotra, and star and thinks about their desire in their mind.
Nyasa & Dhyana: The person performing the puja purifies the body with mantras and meditates on the form of Shiva.
Main Abhishekam: With the above mentioned dravas, the Vedic scholars perform Abhishekam on the Shivalinga while chanting 'Sri Rudram' in unison. During this time, the Lingadhara (Abhishekam vessel) is kept so that water continuously falls on the Linga.
Archana & Aarti: After the Abhishekam is completed, the Shivalinga is cleaned, decorated with Bilva leaves (Maredu forces), flowers and offerings of incense and lamps are made.
When to perform it?
Monday: The most auspicious week for Lord Shiva.
Pradosha period: Abhishek performed at sunset gives special results.
Month Shivaratri & Maha Shivaratri: Legends say that abhishek performed on these days gives crores of results.
Shravan month: This entire month is very auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva.
"Abhishekardramaulim" - means that Lord Shiva, whose head is soaked with abhishek, immediately removes the difficulties of the devotees who take refuge in him.
This Homam is performed by the associated priests of PujPhal in a traditional, pure manner, exclusively online in the name of the devotees. The video recording of the complete Homam is sent to the devotees' WhatsApp.
