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 Coimbatore for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Coimbatore; 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 Coimbatore
Rudrabhishekam in Coimbatore
Tamil families perform it on Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri.
Shiva temples in and around Coimbatore
- Perur Pateeswarar Temple
Areas we cover in and around Coimbatore
- RS Puram
- Gandhipuram
- Saibaba Colony
- Peelamedu
- Singanallur
- Vadavalli
- Saravanampatti
Puja timings in Coimbatore this week
Coimbatore 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 | 06:18 AM | 05:55 PM | 09:12 AM – 10:39 AM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:55 PM | 04:28 PM – 05:55 PM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:55 PM | 07:45 AM – 09:13 AM | 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:55 PM | 03:01 PM – 04:28 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:55 PM | 12:07 PM – 01:34 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:55 PM | 01:34 PM – 03:01 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:55 PM | 10:41 AM – 12:08 PM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Coimbatore
- 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 Coimbatore and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore (this page) | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Chennai | ₹3,100 | Tamil |
| Madurai | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Kochi | ₹3,450 | Malayalam |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Coimbatore?
Rudrabhishekam in Coimbatore starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Coimbatore (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 Tamil-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Coimbatore?
Yes — Tamil-speaking pandits are the norm in Coimbatore. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Coimbatore do you cover?
RS Puram, Gandhipuram, Saibaba Colony, Peelamedu, Singanallur and Vadavalli and the rest of Coimbatore. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.