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 Indore for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Indore; 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 Indore
Rudrabhishekam in Indore
In North India Rudrabhishek is most popular on Sawan Somvar and Maha Shivratri, with the Rudrashtadhyayi chanted.
Well-known temples in and around Indore
- Khajrana Ganesh Temple
- Annapurna Temple
- Bada Ganpati Temple
Areas we cover in and around Indore
- Vijay Nagar
- Palasia
- Rau
- Bhawarkua
- Nipania
- Rajendra Nagar
Puja timings in Indore this week
Indore 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 | 06:39 AM | 05:43 PM | 09:25 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:39 AM | 05:43 PM | 04:20 PM – 05:43 PM | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:40 AM | 05:42 PM | 08:03 AM – 09:26 AM | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:41 AM | 05:42 PM | 02:57 PM – 04:19 PM | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:41 AM | 05:42 PM | 12:12 PM – 01:34 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:42 PM | 01:34 PM – 02:57 PM | 11:50 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:41 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:12 PM | 11:50 AM – 12:34 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Indore
- 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 Indore and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Indore (this page) | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Jaipur | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Nagpur | ₹3,450 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Indore?
The starting dakshina in Indore is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Indore (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 Hindi-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Indore?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Indore do you cover?
Vijay Nagar, Palasia, Rau, Bhawarkua, Nipania and Rajendra Nagar and the rest of Indore. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.