What is Rudrabhishekam?
Rudrabhishekam is the ritual bathing (abhishekam) of a Shiva Lingam while the Sri Rudram — the Namakam and Chamakam from the Krishna Yajurveda — is chanted. It takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours with 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram).
Next Pradosham dates in Bhubaneswar for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Bhubaneswar; book a few days ahead, as these days fill first.
| Date | Day | Tithi time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 22 Nov | Pradosh Vrat | Sun, 22 Nov, 04:57 AM – Mon, 23 Nov, 02:37 AM |
| Sun, 6 Dec | Pradosh Vrat | Sun, 6 Dec, 12:52 AM – Mon, 7 Dec, 02:22 AM |
| Mon, 21 Dec | Pradosh Vrat | Mon, 21 Dec, 05:37 PM – Tue, 22 Dec, 02:24 PM |
| Tue, 5 Jan | Pradosh Vrat | Mon, 4 Jan, 06:16 PM – Tue, 5 Jan, 08:40 PM |
| Wed, 20 Jan | Pradosh Vrat | Wed, 20 Jan, 04:42 AM – Thu, 21 Jan, 01:12 AM |
| Wed, 3 Feb | Pradosh Vrat | Wed, 3 Feb, 01:51 PM – Thu, 4 Feb, 04:32 PM |
Pandits available for Rudrabhishekam in Bhubaneswar
Rudrabhishekam in Bhubaneswar
The abhishekam follows your family’s tradition.
Shiva temples in and around Bhubaneswar
- Lingaraj Temple
- Mukteswara Temple
Areas we cover in and around Bhubaneswar
- Patia
- Saheed Nagar
- Nayapalli
- Khandagiri
- Chandrasekharpur
- Cuttack
- Puri
Puja timings in Bhubaneswar this week
Bhubaneswar timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Rudrabhishekam in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 05:55 AM | 05:07 PM | 08:43 AM – 10:07 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:07 PM | 03:43 PM – 05:07 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:06 PM | 07:20 AM – 08:44 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:57 AM | 05:06 PM | 02:19 PM – 03:42 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:06 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:55 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:06 PM | 12:55 PM – 02:19 PM | 11:10 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:59 AM | 05:06 PM | 10:09 AM – 11:32 AM | 11:10 AM – 11:54 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Bhubaneswar
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Rudrabhishekam price in Bhubaneswar and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar (this page) | ₹3,450 | Odia |
| Kolkata | ₹3,100 | Bengali |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Bhubaneswar?
Rudrabhishekam in Bhubaneswar starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Bhubaneswar (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Odia-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Bhubaneswar?
Yes — Odia-speaking pandits are the norm in Bhubaneswar. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Bhubaneswar do you cover?
Patia, Saheed Nagar, Nayapalli, Khandagiri, Chandrasekharpur and Cuttack and the rest of Bhubaneswar. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.