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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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Rudra Homam in Varanasi
Rudra Homam offers ahutis to Lord Shiva with the chanting of Sri Rudram. Performing it in Kashi, the city of Shiva, is a long cherished wish for many families.
A Pandit or group of Pandits chants the Rudram and offers ahutis into the fire at your home or a hall, ending with purnahuti and aarti.
अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम्।
होतारं रत्नधातमम्॥
Agnim īḷe purohitaṁ yajñasya devam ṛtvijam, hotāraṁ ratnadhātamam.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Rudra Homam
Kashi is home to Kashi Vishwanath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and Shiva worship is part of the city's daily life.
Varanasi has Pandits of both North and South Indian lineages who chant the Rudram in the traditional way.
Local traditions & timing
- Sawan and Maha Shivratri are the busiest periods; book early.
- A terrace or courtyard suits the kund better than a small room.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple; the homam is performed at a venue you choose.
Where it's performed
- Your home or terrace in Varanasi
- A community hall or dharamshala
- Online homam for family members elsewhere
Planning tips
- Choose Mondays, Pradosh or Sawan dates with the Pandit.
- Share names and gotra for the sankalp.
- Tell us whether you prefer one Pandit or a group for fuller chanting.
About Rudra Homam
A Vedic fire ritual in which the Sri Rudram is chanted and offerings are made to Lord Shiva as Rudra through the sacrificial fire.
Duration
2.5 to 4 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Rudra Homam in Varanasi: FAQs
How is Rudra Homam different from Rudrabhishek?
Rudrabhishek is an abhishek to the Shivling, while Rudra Homam offers ahutis into the fire with Sri Rudram. Some families perform both.
Can Rudra Homam be done during a visit to Varanasi?
Yes. It takes about three to four hours and can be planned around your stay.
More in Varanasi
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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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