"Om Namo Bhagavata Rudraya” – the chant that energizes the ambiance of the Rudra Abhishek Puja. The literal meaning of the chant is, “I bow down to Lord Rudra.” A simple mantra to fulfill all your desires and attain your ultimate goal of liberation or “Moksha”. That’s right. Adi Shankaracharya has mentioned that Shri Rudram is the one who can help you attain the acmes of both the material world and the spiritual realm.

1. Importance of Rudra
Abhishek

2. Introduction:
“Om Namo Bhagavata Rudraya” – the chant that energizes the ambiance of
the Rudra Abhishek Puja. The literal meaning of the chant is, “I bow down
to Lord Rudra.” A simple mantra to fulfill all your desires and attain your
ultimate goal of liberation or “Moksha”. That’s right. Adi Shankaracharya
has mentioned that Shri Rudram is the one who can help you attain the
acmes of both the material world and the spiritual realm.
But what is Rudra Abhishek, why is Rudrabhishek done, and what is its
importance? We will tell you about it in this blog.

3. What is Rudrabhishek?
Rudrabhishek or Rudra Abhishek is a ritual for
worshipping Lord Rudra. This tradition is to pay
obeisance to Lord Rudra, the fierce form of Lord Shiva,
and invoke His blessings in life. Rudra is one of the
108 names of Lord Shiva, meaning “tempest”. In Rudra
form, Lord Shiva is fierce and is the destructor. He
destroys evil and paves the path for new creation.
Abhishek literally means “wetting” or “spraying”. It
signifies the auspicious bath of a deity. Rudra Abhishek
implies the holy bath of the Shivling with the
Panchamrit.

4. Importance of Rudra Abhishek:
Rudra Abhishek symbolizes the acceptance of Shiva Tattva as
the all-pervading energy of the Universe. Every living and
non-living being in the Universe harbors this energy that
science has now identified as a “God Particle.” The Rudra
mantra states that the Shiva Tattva lies within us all. This
energy manifests in all living beings including the esteemed
sages and even the thieves and dacoits and even within
inanimate objects. Hence, the Rudra Abhishek ritual
signifies the realization of this eternal Truth. By paying
respect to this incessant omnipresent energy, this ceremony
signifies the harnessing of this magnanimous energy for the
goodness of self and all other forms of creation.
Rudra Abhishek seeks to pay obeisance to the Destroyer of
the immoral and pay tribute for maintaining the balance and
protecting the virtuous.

5. Benefits of Rudra Abhishek:
Rudra Puja is considered to be one of the most
auspicious rituals in Vedic texts.
The Rudrabhishek Puja aids believers in achieving all
of their goals and rewards, such as overall material
success. It offers a defense against negativity,
foes, and evil. One can achieve happiness,
prosperity, and excellent health. The Rudra Abhishek
Puja generates positive vibes within oneself and in
the surrounding ambiance. It invokes a sensation of
bliss and joy that is everlasting and not dependent
on external factors.

6. The numerous benefits of the Rudra
Abhishek ritual include –
1. Protects one from negative energies, curses, and evil eye
2. Helps one to break free from past Karma
3. Removes doshas from one’s horoscope
4. Frees oneself from their past sins
5. Promotes spiritual growth
6. Fulfills the wishes of the one who sincerely prays for something
7. Prevents physical illness and suffering
8. Promotes inner strength so one finds the confidence to tackle difficult situations in life
9. Increases concentration and sharpens mental abilities
10.Enhances leadership qualities
11.Helps one remain calm, hence, find solutions efficiently
12.Promotes good mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
13.Strengthens intuition by increasing spiritual receptivity
14.Brings inner peace and a feeling of contentment
15.Removes the malefic effects of Ashlesh Nakshatras, Pushya, and the Punarvasu

7. Variations in Rudra Abhishek:
There are six types of Rudra Abhishek rituals that Shiva devotees perform to
attain their desired goals –
• Jal Abhishek –
Jal Abhishek means sacred ritualistic bath of the Shiva Linga with water, usually,
water from the River Ganga. Jal Abhishek ensures prosperity in Life.
• Dudh Abhishek –
Devotees offering milk during sacred Shivalinga bath enjoy long lives.
• Shahad Abhishek –
Shahad Abhishek or Abhishek with honey frees individuals from trials and
trifles of life.

8. • Ghee Abhishek –
Offering sacred purification of the Shivalinga with clarified butter prevents
illness.
• Dahi Abhishek –
Childless couples perform Dahi Abhishek or Abhishek with yogurt to fulfil
their dreams of begetting a child.
• Panchamrit Abhishek –
Lord Shiva rewards devotees who do Panchamrit Abhishek with wealth
and success. The Panchamrit mixture comprises five elements namely,
milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and jaggery.

9. When should Rudra Abhishek be done?
Rudra Abhishek can be done every day as part of a regular homage
offering to the Shivalinga. However, the most auspicious days for
performing Rudrabhishek include Mondays of the Shravan month,
Shivaratris, and Mahashivaratris.
The Shiva Tattva is a subtle energy. It is not possible to harness this
energy for common people who are not involved in any kind of spiritual
practice. However, during the auspicious days mentioned above, this
energy manifests itself in a grosser form. It is then possible for devotees
to tap into this energy and channel it for their greater purpose in life.

10. Significance of Rudra Abhishek:
Rudra Abhishek ritual magnifies the
message of Unity among all. Thus, when
you do Rudra Abhishek, you are not
praying for yourself. Instead, you pay
tribute to the Universe and pray for its
well-being.

11. You can perform Rudrabhishek either at
home or at a temple.
Join devotees at Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir for
Shiv Rudrabhishek every Monday between 7:30 pm
and 8:30 pm to attain spiritual liberation and
make progress in your spiritual journey. Our
experienced Pandits will guide you through the
correct ritualistic approach and teach you the
meaning and correct pronunciation of chants and
mantras.

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