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).
Rudrabhishekam near Amaravati
With the Amareswara temple at Amaravati close by, Guntur families have one of the five Pancharamas within reach. At home, Karthika Mondays and Maha Shivaratri are the usual times, and Sri Rudram is chanted during the abhishekam.
Worth planning for
- Order bilva leaves early in Karthika.
- Use a deep tray for the liquid.
- Ask about Laghu Rudram if you want a longer ritual.
Rudrabhishekam in Karthika masam 2026
Karthika masam 2026 runs from Tuesday, 10 November 2026 to Tuesday, 8 December 2026 in the Telugu and Kannada (amanta) calendar. Shiva is worshipped all month, and Rudrabhishekam on the Karthika Somavarams (Mondays) is held especially auspicious. Book early if you want a Somavaram or Purnima evening.
| Karthika Somavaram | Date |
|---|---|
| First Somavaram | Monday, 16 November 2026 |
| Second Somavaram | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
| Third Somavaram | Monday, 30 November 2026 |
| Fourth Somavaram | Monday, 7 December 2026 |
Next Pradosham dates in Guntur for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Guntur; 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 Guntur
Rudrabhishekam in Guntur
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Shiva temples in and around Guntur
- Kotappakonda Trikoteswara Swamy Temple
- Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati
Areas we cover in and around Guntur
- Brodipet
- Arundelpet
- Lakshmipuram
- Tenali
- Narasaraopet
- Mangalagiri
- Chilakaluripet
గుంటూరులో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Guntur this week
Guntur 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 | 06:11 AM | 05:34 PM | 09:02 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:34 PM | 04:09 PM – 05:34 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:34 PM | 07:37 AM – 09:02 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:34 PM | 02:43 PM – 04:09 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:34 PM | 11:53 AM – 01:18 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:34 PM | 01:19 PM – 02:44 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:33 PM | 10:29 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:16 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Guntur
- 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 Guntur and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Guntur (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Vijayawada | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Ongole | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
When is Karthika masam 2026?
From Tuesday, 10 November 2026 to Tuesday, 8 December 2026. The Karthika Somavarams are Mon, 16 Nov, Mon, 23 Nov, Mon, 30 Nov, Mon, 7 Dec.
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Guntur?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Guntur — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Guntur (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Guntur?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Guntur do you cover?
Brodipet, Arundelpet, Lakshmipuram, Tenali, Narasaraopet and Mangalagiri and the rest of Guntur. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
గుంటూరులో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా గుంటూరులో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
గుంటూరులో రుద్రాభిషేకం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్తో స్లాట్ బుక్ చేస్తే, Rutviju బృందం మా పురోహితుల నెట్వర్క్ నుండి ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను 24 గంటల్లో ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.
What are the Pancharamas?
Five ancient Shiva temples in Andhra Pradesh, at Amaravati, Draksharamam, Samalkot, Palakollu and Bhimavaram.