About Shiva Abhishekam
Shiva Abhishekam is the ritual bathing of the Shiva linga with water, milk, curd, honey and ghee while Shiva mantras are chanted, followed by bilva archana and harati. Performed at home on Mondays, Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri for peace and good health.
Shiva Abhishekam samagri list
- Bilva leaves — 108
- Vibhuti (sacred ash) — 1 pack
- Rudraksha mala (if available) — 1
- Milk — 1 litre
- Curd — 500 g
- Honey — 250 g
- Ghee — 250 g
- Sugar — 250 g
- Tender coconuts — 2
- Panchamrutham (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar) — 1 bowl
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste — 1 small pack
- Loose flowers — 500 g
- Flower garland — 1
- Betel leaves and nuts — 20 + 10
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Coconuts — 2
- Camphor and incense sticks — 1 pack each
- Deepam (oil lamp) and cotton wicks — 1
Verified pandits who perform Shiva Abhishekam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shiva Abhishekam cost?
Shiva Abhishekam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹2,100 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can Shiva Abhishekam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Shiva Abhishekam for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Shiva Abhishekam?
The samagri list for Shiva Abhishekam has 20 items, shown on this page (Bilva leaves, Vibhuti (sacred ash), Rudraksha mala (if available) and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Shiva Abhishekam?
12 verified pandits perform Shiva Abhishekam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, AkkaRajuvenkat venkatanagavamsikrishna. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.