Rudra Homam, for Lord Shiva as Rudra (Rudra Havan, Sri Rudra Homa)
- 2.5 to 4 hours
- At home or online
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About this puja
- A Vedic fire ritual in which the Sri Rudram is chanted and offerings are made to Lord Shiva as Rudra through the sacrificial fire.
- Experienced Pandit(s) for the homam, with the number depending on its scale
- Sankalp taken in your name, gotra and family details
- Guidance on preparation, timing and what the family should arrange
- Vidhi performed according to the Vedic tradition followed by the Pandit
Also known as: Rudra Havan, Sri Rudra Homa, Rudram Homam
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Puja details
- Deity
- Lord Shiva as Rudra
- Category
- Homam & Havan
- Duration
- 2.5 to 4 hours
- Mode
- At home or online
- Starting dakshina
- On WhatsApp
- Also known as
- Rudra Havan, Sri Rudra Homa, Rudram Homam
What is Rudra Homam?
Rudra Homam centres on the Sri Rudram from the Krishna Yajurveda, one of the most revered Vedic hymns to Lord Shiva. The Pandits chant the Namakam and Chamakam while offerings of ghee, samidha and other samagri are made into the fire.
Where Rudrabhishek focuses on bathing the Shivling while the Rudram is chanted, Rudra Homam offers the same hymn through agni. Some families perform both together on the same day.
The homam is popular in South Indian households and is commonly arranged at home, in a temple or with an online sankalp.
Significance
The Sri Rudram praises Shiva in all forms and is regarded as a powerful Vedic prayer for peace and protection. Offering it through fire joins two of the oldest forms of Vedic worship.
Many families perform Rudra Homam on important occasions, for peace in the home, or in Shravan and Kartik months.
अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम्।
होतारं रत्नधातमम्॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Shiva devotees who follow Vedic homam traditions
- Families seeking peace and protection for the household
- Those marking a milestone, recovery or new beginning
- Families who wish to combine homam with Rudrabhishek
When to perform
- Mondays, especially in Shravan and Kartik
- On Maha Shivratri or Pradosh
- On the janma nakshatra
- On a muhurat suggested by the Pandit
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally associated with peace, protection and well-being
- Devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva as Rudra
- Regarded as a complete Vedic offering to Shiva
- Brings the family together in prayer
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Rudra Homam is performed
- 1Ganesh puja and sankalpThe Pandit begins with Ganesh worship and a sankalp for the family.
- 2Kalash sthapana and avahanRudra is invoked in a kalash with Vedic mantras.
- 3Agni pratishthaThe holy fire is kindled in the havan kund.
- 4Rudram with ahutiThe Namakam and Chamakam are chanted while offerings are made into the fire.
- 5Purnahuti and aartiThe final offering is made, followed by kalash abhishek, aarti and prasad.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Havan kund, samidha and cow ghee
- Havan samagri mix
- Kalash with mango leaves and coconut
- Bilva leaves
- Flowers, vibhuti, sandalwood and akshat
- Dry coconut and dry fruits for purnahuti
- Fruits and sweets for naivedya
We share a samagri list suited to your vidhi before the day. Samagri is not included in the dakshina; it is at an additional cost, agreed after discussion with Pandit ji.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit(s) for the homam, with the number depending on its scale
- Sankalp taken in your name, gotra and family details
- Guidance on preparation, timing and what the family should arrange
- Vidhi performed according to the Vedic tradition followed by the Pandit
Not included
- Samagri (additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
- Travel and accommodation for the family
- Venue booking or hall charges, where a venue is needed
- Dakshina beyond what is agreed at the time of booking
- Bhojan or prasad distribution for guests, unless arranged separately
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat and preparation; samagri is extra, at a cost agreed with Pandit ji.
Online, live on video
- · Share your name, gotra and nakshatra on WhatsApp
- · The Pandits perform the homam with sankalp in your name
- · Join by video call for the Rudram and purnahuti
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Rudra Homam across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Rudra HavanHindi
- Rudra HomamTelugu
- Sri Rudra HomamTamil
- Rudra HomaKannada
- Rudra HomSpelling variant
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Very smooth experience from booking to completion. Panditji was punctual and explained every ritual patiently.
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Excellent service. The priest was knowledgeable and conducted the homam with proper traditional rituals.
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How is Rudra Homam different from Rudrabhishek?
Both use the Sri Rudram. Rudrabhishek offers abhishek to the Shivling, while Rudra Homam makes offerings through the fire. They can be combined.
How many times is the Rudram chanted?
It varies from a single recitation to 11 or more, depending on the vidhi and number of Pandits. We confirm this when you enquire.
How much does Rudra Homam cost?
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