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 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 Hubballi for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Hubballi; 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 |
| Mon, 4 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 Hubballi
Rudrabhishekam in Hubballi
Karnataka families perform it on Shivaratri and Karthika Somavaras.
Shiva temples in and around Hubballi
- Siddharoodha Math
- Unkal Chandramouleshwara Temple
Areas we cover in and around Hubballi
- Dharwad
- Vidyanagar
- Keshwapur
- Gokul Road
- Gadag
- Haveri
Puja timings in Hubballi this week
Hubballi 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 | 06:31 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:22 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:51 AM – 12:37 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:31 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:31 PM – 05:57 PM | 11:51 AM – 12:37 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:32 AM | 05:56 PM | 07:57 AM – 09:23 AM | 11:51 AM – 12:37 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:32 AM | 05:56 PM | 03:05 PM – 04:31 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:37 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:33 AM | 05:56 PM | 12:15 PM – 01:40 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:33 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:40 PM – 03:05 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:34 AM | 05:56 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:15 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Hubballi
- 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 Hubballi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Hubballi (this page) | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Bengaluru | ₹3,100 | Kannada |
| Pune | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
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 Hubballi?
The starting dakshina in Hubballi is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Hubballi (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Kannada-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Hubballi?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Hubballi do you cover?
Dharwad, Vidyanagar, Keshwapur, Gokul Road, Gadag and Haveri and the rest of Hubballi. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.