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 at home in Hyderabad
The Mondays of Karthika are the busiest days for Rudrabhishekam in Hyderabad, followed by Maha Shivaratri and Pradosham. Sri Rudram, the Namakam and Chamakam, is chanted while the lingam is bathed in water, milk and panchamrutham. Devotees who want the same worship at a temple often go to Keesaragutta on the north-eastern edge of the city.
Worth planning for
- Set the lingam in a deep tray, because a lot of liquid is poured.
- Bilva leaves can be scarce on Karthika Mondays, so order them a day early.
- Tell the pandit if you want Laghu Rudram, as it needs more pandits and more time.
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 Hyderabad for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Hyderabad; 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 Hyderabad
Rudrabhishekam in Hyderabad
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Well-known temples in and around Hyderabad
- Chilkur Balaji Temple
- Birla Mandir (Venkateswara)
- Peddamma Temple, Jubilee Hills
Areas we cover in and around Hyderabad
- Kukatpally
- Gachibowli
- Madhapur
- Kondapur
- Miyapur
- Manikonda
- Secunderabad
- Ameerpet
- Dilsukhnagar
- LB Nagar
- Uppal
- Kompally
- Banjara Hills
- Jubilee Hills
హైదరాబాద్లో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,100 నుండి.
Puja timings in Hyderabad this week
Hyderabad 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 | 06:20 AM | 05:41 PM | 09:10 AM – 10:35 AM | 11:38 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:21 AM | 05:40 PM | 04:15 PM – 05:40 PM | 11:38 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:21 AM | 05:40 PM | 07:46 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:38 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:22 AM | 05:40 PM | 02:51 PM – 04:15 PM | 11:38 AM – 12:24 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:40 PM | 12:01 PM – 01:26 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:40 PM | 01:26 PM – 02:51 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:24 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:24 AM | 05:40 PM | 10:37 AM – 12:02 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:24 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Hyderabad
- 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 Hyderabad and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad (this page) | ₹3,100 | Telugu |
| Warangal | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Karimnagar | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Nizamabad | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Khammam | ₹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 Hyderabad?
The starting dakshina in Hyderabad is ₹3,100 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). Hyderabad is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. 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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Hyderabad?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Hyderabad do you cover?
Homes and offices across Hyderabad, including Kukatpally, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Kondapur, Miyapur and Manikonda. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.
హైదరాబాద్లో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా హైదరాబాద్లో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,100 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
హైదరాబాద్లో 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 do I need for Rudrabhishekam in a flat?
A lingam, a deep tray or vessel to catch the liquid, milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar, water, bilva leaves and flowers. The pandit will give you the full list.