"Rudra Abhishek" is an ancient Sanatani Dharma ritual performed in Hindu scriptures. The word 'Rudra' refers to the Tandava form of Lord Shiva and 'Pooja' refers to the worship performed in front of him. Performing this ritual gives inner peace and satisfaction to the worshipper. In this ritual, the Rudra form of Lord Shiva is worshipped which destroys all the evil forces and negative energies. In astrology, scriptures have suggested this ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva as an easy remedy for some cosmic defects.
- Significance of Rudrabhishek Puja at Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple.
- "Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India."
While performing Rudra Abhishek, the Shivling is bathed with Panchamrit, Panchamrit is made by mixing ghee, milk, sugar, honey, and curd. This ritual can be performed only by authorized priests and Trimbakeshwar Guruji in Trimbakeshwar temple. While performing Rudra Abhishek, various Suktams and Mantras are chanted such as Shiva Suktam, Rudra Mahima Stotra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantrajaap, etc. While performing this ritual, various holy betel leaves (like Bel Patra), milk, water and sugarcane juice are also used to anoint the Shiv Linga.
It is believed that any ritual is best performed at a holy place, so it is more beneficial to perform this ritual at Trimbakeshwar temple. Trimbakeshwar temple located in Nasik, Maharashtra is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which is known as "Teerth Kshetra", so performing the ritual here makes the worship more sacred. With the blessings of Lord Shiva, all the problems of the worshipper are removed. Lord Shiva is the main deity among all the Adi Gods. By performing Rudra Abhishek, blessings of Lord Shiva are received, which makes the life of the worshipper happy. Rudra Abhishek brings prosperity, happiness, wish fulfillment and along with that, evil energies are destroyed.
Who should perform Rudra Abhishek Puja?
- People who want to remove all evil forces and possible troubles from their life.
- Want to create a path for marriage.
- To get prosperity and happiness in life.
- People who want to remove business related problems in their life and get success.
- This ritual is performed to destroy all health related problems.
- This puja is dedicated to the main deity Lord Shiva to get peace of mind and to remove the defects created by the planets.
- Rudrabhishek Puja Vidhi | Rudrabhishek Puja Vidhi in Hindi
In Rudrabhishek (rudrabhishekam) puja, Abhishek is done with water, milk, curd, sugar and honey one by one.
According to the ancient Rudrabhishek method, the method of Rudrabhishek Puja has been described in detail in Shukla Yajurveda.
There are a total of 10 Paaths in Rudrabhishek Vidhi, but only 8 Paaths are done, the remaining 2 Paaths are Shanti Adhyay and Swasti Prarthanaadhyay.
Ashtaadhyay is recited by combining 8 chapters - which is called Rupak and Shadang Paath.
While reciting the entire Rudrashtaadhyay, the eighth and fifth chapters are not repeated, which is called doing Abhishek with Namak-Chamak.
On completion of Rudrashtaadhyay Paath, Shanti Paath and Swasti Prarthanaadhyay are taken, after which Rudrabhishek is completed by giving donation to Panditji.
Our Services:-
- Punja will be done by Panditji with chanting of Mantras in the courtyard of the temple. Devotees can perform Puja on any Monday of Sawan as per their convenience.
- You will be made to take Sankalp by Pandit ji on call. All the materials used in Abhishek will be provided by Pandit ji, along with this Rudrabhishek will be performed by worshipping Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlingam with full rituals.
- Recorded video and photos will be sent after the completion of Puja.
Rudrabhishek Puja Samagri List (to be conducted by Pandit ji)
- Panchamrit in which milk, pure desi ghee, curd, sugar and honey are used.
- Bel Patra (Bel leaves), fragrant flowers, rose water
- Ashta Gandh, Yagyopaveet Gangajal, Rudraksha, Bhasm, sweets for Naivedya
- If available, sugarcane juice is also used for Abhishek.
- Coconut water and rice (akshata) are also considered special in Rudrabhishek.
- Whatever fruits are available according to the season are offered in Rudrabhishek.
Prasad:
- Dry bhog
- Black thread (to be tied on the hand)
