Rudra Abhishek Pooja Vidhi, Samagri, & Mantra

If you want to receive Shiv Ji’s blessings and remove any Grah Dosha, then you should start doing Rudra Abhishek. It is one of the most beneficial rituals. By performing this, you will observe changes in your life. Your mind will become calm and relaxed. Plus, after doing this, you will grow spiritually, too. Moreover, in this blog, you will learn how to do it correctly and its benefits. 

What is Rudra Abhishek? 

Rudra Abhishek is a very pure Hindu ritual. Devotees perform the abhishek of the Shiv Ling, which is done with proper mantra chanting. Moreover, here, “Rudra” is the most aggressive form of Shiv ji, and “Abhishek” means to cleanse. So, if you perform this ritual with a pure heart, the blessings of Shiv Ji will always remain over you. It destroys all the sins and gives you inner peace. When you do this ritual, you do not just clean the Shiv ling, but you clean yourself, too. This cleaning is not physical; it is spiritual.

Rudra Abhishek Samagri for Pooja 

So, apart from its meaning, it is important you perform it in the right way. Shiv ji gets pleased very easily, but, your one mistake can make him angry too. Moreover, in Vedic culture, the proper pooja vidhi involves five factors. But before knowing these, let us have a quick eye on the indgredients you may require.  

We have prepared a list of ingredients required for this ritual. Here is what you need: 

• Ganga Jal or you can add a few drops of it to the water. 
• Milk, curd, honey, ghee, and Ganga jal are used to make Panchamrit. 
• Shiv Ji loves Bilva Leaves (Beel Patra), Paan, Dhatura, Bel fruit, and coconut, so do not forget it. 
• Fresh flowers and sweets. 
• Chandan or Sandalwood paste. 
• Dhoop (incense sticks), Kapur (Camphor), Diya
• Akshat (means unbroken rice grains) and molly. 
• Vibhuti or Bhasma, to apply on Shiv Linga.

So, make sure you make a check list of all these ingredients and do not forget any of them. Now, we will see how to perform this ritual correctly.

Rudra Abhishek Pooja Vidhi

Furthermore, below, we have mentioned the correct way of doing Rudra Abhishek. However, make sure you do this puja with the right intentions. Meanwhile, here is the pooja Vidhi. 

• Waking up early in the morning is a must in any puja. 
• Purify yourself by bathing and wearing clean clothes. 
• You can perform this ritual in a temple and at your home as well. 
• Place the Shiv Ling in the north, and you look towards the east.
• Apply gurr (jaggery), honey, curd, milk, and Panchamrit on shiv Linga. 
• Chant the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: “ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् । “
• You can also chant “OM Namah Shivaay” 108 times. 
• Then, apply Chandan on Shiv Ling. 
• Now, Bilva Leaves (Beel Patra), Paan, Dhatura, Bel fruit, and coconut are offered in Prasad. 
• Light the ghee Deepak and dhoop near the Shiv ling to complete this ritual. 
• Finally, perform an Aarti with your family members. 

Rudra Abhishek Mantra 

So, in the Puja Vidhi, you see a few mantras which are chanted during this ritual. The chanting of mantras is a strong part of this ritual. Meanwhile, here are some mantras. Chant them while doing the ritual. It is very auspicious and beneficial.

“ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात।” 

This is a very powerful mantra. So, chant this while you do the Rudrabhishek. Meanwhile, let us know the benefits of doing this puja. 

Rudra Abhishek Pooja benefits

Thereafter, performing this ritual has multiple benefits. Some of these are: 

• Shiv Ji protects you from any problems. 
• Doing this every Monday removes Grah Dosha. 
• It gives you spiritual growth. 
• Shani (Saturn) and Rahu (North Node) will never trouble you. 
• It removes the negative energies that are blocking your progress. 
• Doing this ritual with a pure heart fulfils your wishes and desires.
• This ritual is also good for those who are facing problems related to conceiving a baby. 
• If you are a job aspirant, then you should do this every Monday on a regular basis. 

Moreover, let us see what is the auspicious time of doing this ritual. 

Auspicious Time To Do Rudrabhishek

So, if Rudrabhishek is done at an auspicious time, then the benefits and blessings received from Shiv Ji will increase. So, here are some of the best times as per Vedic culture and astrology: 

• The Mondays of the Shravan Mass (Sawan) are usually July – August. 
• Mahashivratri
• Every Monday 
• Sankranti 
• Pradosh Kaal 
• Ekadashi 
• Amavasya and Purnima. 

These were some auspicious times when this ritual was performed, as per Hindu Calander Panchang. Meanwhile, we advise you to consult an astrologer to determine the best timings. They have the charts and other tools required to find it. So they can suggest the right time. 

Don’t Forget This! 

You have seen how beneficial Rudrabhishek is. But there is one thing which you must keep in mind. Mahadev is not happy just by offering him water. There are many people who yearn for a drop of water. In such a situation, when you bathe the Shiva Linga with a stream of water, will he not feel pain? 

It does not mean that you should not do this ritual. It is a part of Vedic culture, and there is nothing wrong with doing it. But the point here is, if you do good deeds, be kind, and help others Mahadev will be happiest. It is because he, too, thinks for the betterment of his people. When you work towards making life better, he always keeps his hand on your head. 

Har, Har, Mahadev! 

FAQs

1.) Which flowers are best for Rudra Abhishek of Shiv Ji?

Jasmine, lotus, Champa, and other fragrant flowers are best to offer Shiv Ji during the Rudra Abhishek. 

2.) What are Lord Shiva’s favorite things in Rudra Abhishek? 

Bilva Leaves (Bela Patra), Dhatura, Chandan, bhasma, fragrant flowers, bel fruit, etc. are the favourite things of Lord Shiva. So, you should bathe Shiv Ling with them. 

3.) Can Rudra Abhishek be performed at home? 

Yes, Rudra Abhishek can be performed at home by the devotees themselves or by inviting a priest to conduct the ritual. However, it is important to follow the correct procedure and chant the mantras accurately. 

4.) Can women perform Rudra Abhishek? 

Yes, women can perform Rudra Abhishek. There are no specific restrictions in Hinduism that prevent women from conducting this sacred ritual.