The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Online Maha Rudrabhishek
Book Maha Rudrabhishek with a sankalp in your family's name and join the ritual live from wherever you are.
How it works
How online Maha Rudrabhishek is conducted
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Share names, gotra and intention on WhatsApp for the sankalp
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The anushthan is performed by Pandits in Varanasi in your name
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Join key moments like sankalp and purnahuti via video call
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Guidance on simple daily worship you can do at home during the anushthan
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Scheduling across timezones can be arranged
About Maha Rudrabhishek
Maha Rudrabhishek, or Maha Rudra, is the most elaborate form of Rudra worship. In the traditional reckoning, one Ekadasha Rudra is eleven recitations of the Rudram; eleven Ekadasha Rudras make a Laghu Rudra (121 recitations); and eleven Laghu Rudras make a Maha Rudra, 1331 recitations in total. These are usually accompanied by continuous abhishek of the Shivling and often a Rudra havan.
What you'll need at home
- A clean, quiet space facing the screen, ideally near your home altar
- A diya (or a small lamp), incense and a few fresh flowers
- A phone, tablet or laptop with a stable internet connection
- Family members' names and gotra ready for the sankalp
When families book it
- During the month of Shravan (Sawan), especially starting on a Monday
- Leading up to or on Maha Shivratri
- On Pradosh, Masik Shivratri or other Shiva-related tithis chosen by the Pandit
- For temple anniversaries, pran pratishtha or community festivals
- On a muhurat chosen after considering Shivvas and the family's details
Booking from abroad
Maha Rudrabhishek takes about several days (commonly 5 to 11 days, depending on the number of pandits). We'll suggest a muhurat and a start time that works for your family's time zone.
- IndiaScheduled in IST, at the muhurat chosen with your Pandit.
- USAIST is about 9½ to 13½ hours ahead, depending on your time zone and daylight saving.
- UKIST is 4½ hours ahead in summer (BST) and 5½ hours ahead in winter (GMT).
- CanadaIST is about 9½ to 13½ hours ahead across most Canadian time zones.
- AustraliaIST is about 2½ to 5½ hours behind, depending on your state and daylight saving.
- UAEIST is 1½ hours ahead of UAE time.
- SingaporeIST is 2½ hours behind Singapore time.
Online Maha Rudrabhishek: FAQs
How does an online puja work?
You share your name, gotra (if known), the names of family members to include and your intention. At the scheduled time, the Pandit performs the sankalp in your name and conducts the ritual while you join by video call and follow along.
Which pujas can be performed online?
Many pujas, paths and homams can be performed with an online sankalp. Rituals that fundamentally need the family on-site, such as Griha Pravesh, Bhoomi Puja, Vivah or Asthi Visarjan, are offered in person. Each puja page shows the options available.
Can I book from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE or Singapore?
Yes, you can enquire from anywhere. We schedule around your time zone where the muhurat allows, and share the details on WhatsApp.
What do I need at home for an online puja?
A quiet space, a stable internet connection and a simple setup such as a diya, incense and flowers is usually enough. The Pandit will tell you if anything specific is recommended.
Will I receive a recording or prasad?
These can be discussed when you enquire. We only confirm what can actually be arranged for your booking.
How is payment handled?
Our website does not take payments. Pricing and payment details are shared directly by our team on WhatsApp once your booking details are confirmed.
Other pujas you can book online
Shiva PujasIn-person availableOnline availableLaghu Rudra
6 to 8 hours with 11 Pandits (longer if fewer Pandits)
An elaborate Rudra anushthan, traditionally 121 recitations of the Rudram by 11 Pandits with abhishek, often concluding with a Rudra havan.
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Shiva PujasIn-person availableOnline availableMaha Shivratri Puja
2 to 3 hours for a single-prahar puja; 10 to 12 hours for Char Prahar puja
Night-long worship of Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri, abhishek in the four prahars, Rudri chanting, bel patra offerings and jagran on Shiva's great night.
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Shiva PujasIn-person availableOnline availableMahamrityunjaya Jaap
1 to 11 days, depending on the chant count and number of Pandits
A sankalp-based chanting of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra by Pandits, commonly in counts like 11,000, 51,000 or 1.25 lakh, traditionally sought for strength and wellbeing.
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