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For devotees of Lord Shiva, performing Rudrabhishek in Varanasi holds a special place. Kashi is traditionally described as the city Shiva never leaves, and offering abhishek to the Shivling here, with Rudri path chanted by Pandits, is something many families plan for years.
Whether you live in Varanasi or are visiting, a Pandit can perform Rudrabhishek at your home, hotel or guest house with a Shivling brought for the ritual, and guide you on timing around Sawan, Mondays and Pradosh.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam, urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā'mṛtāt.
Why Varanasi
Varanasi is home to Kashi Vishwanath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and the whole city is widely regarded as holy to Shiva. Many families feel that a Rudrabhishek performed here, close to the Ganga, carries a depth of meaning that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
The city also has a long tradition of Vedic recitation, and the Rudri (Shukla Yajurveda Rudrashtadhyayi) is chanted in many households and temples. Families often combine the abhishek with a Ganga snan in the morning, making the day a complete pilgrimage.
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.
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
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Yes, in most cases. The Pandit brings or arranges a Shivling and samagri. Confirm with your hotel that a small puja is permitted in the room or on the terrace.
Sawan is traditionally considered very auspicious for Shiva worship, especially Mondays. Maha Shivratri, Pradosh and other Mondays through the year are also popular.
No. PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple or trust. We help you book a Pandit to perform Rudrabhishek at your home, hotel or another suitable venue.
Options range from a simple abhishek with Rudri path to Maha Rudrabhishek or Laghu Rudra with several Pandits. Share your preference and the Pandit will explain the formats.
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