Laghu Rudra in Varanasi

Laghu Rudra samagri list

• Shivling (Narmadeshwar, Parad or temple Shivling)
• Gangajal
• Milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar
• Sugarcane juice or other liquids as per intention
• Bel patra in quantity
• Dhatura, aak and white flowers
• Chandan, bhasma and akshat
• Havan kund, mango wood and havan samagri
• Ghee for havan
• Kalash, coconuts and mango leaves
• Janeu, mauli and cloth for Pandits
• Supari, paan leaves and cloves
• Diyas, camphor and incense
• Fruits and sweets for bhog

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and can arrange the samagri in Varanasi on request.

Laghu Rudra vidhi, step by step

1. 1Sankalp and Pandit varan. The host takes the sankalp with name, gotra and intention, and the 11 Pandits are formally invited to the anushthan.
2. 2Opening pujas. Ganesh Gauri puja, Kalash sthapana, Punyahavachan and Navagraha puja are performed.
3. 3Shivling invocation. The Shivling is established and Lord Shiva is invoked with Vedic mantras.
4. 4121 Rudram recitations with abhishek. The Pandits recite the Rudram in the agreed structure while Gangajal, milk, panchamrit and other offerings are poured over the Shivling.
5. 5Shringar and offerings. The Shivling is adorned with chandan, bhasma, bel patra and flowers, and bhog is offered.
6. 6Rudra havan. A havan with Rudra mantras is performed, followed by purnahuti.
7. 7Aarti and conclusion. Shiva aarti, pradakshina and prasad distribution; the Pandits are honoured as per custom.