About Rudra Homam
Rudra Homam is a fire ritual to Lord Shiva in which the Sri Rudram (Namakam and Chamakam) from the Yajur Veda is chanted with offerings into the fire. It is traditionally performed on Mondays, Maha Shivaratri or during Karthika masam, praying for peace, health and relief from difficulties. It is often preceded by a Rudrabhishekam.
Rudra Homam samagri list
- Bilva leaves — 108
- Vibhuti (sacred ash) — 1 pack
- Milk, curd and honey for abhishekam — 1 L, 500 g, 250 g
- Homa kundam or bricks and sand — 1 set
- Samidhas (sacred firewood sticks) — 1 bundle
- Ghee for the homam — 1 kg
- Homa dravyams (mixed herbs and grains) — 1 pack
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 1 pack
- Dry coconut halves for poornahuti — 2
- Silk cloth for poornahuti — 1
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas and fruits — 1 dozen + 5 varieties
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
Verified pandits who perform Rudra Homam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudra Homam cost?
Rudra Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹9,100 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 Rudra Homam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Rudra Homam 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 Rudra Homam?
The samagri list for Rudra Homam has 23 items, shown on this page (Bilva leaves, Vibhuti (sacred ash), Milk, curd and honey for abhishekam and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Rudra Homam?
11 verified pandits perform Rudra Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.