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 Kakinada for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Kakinada; 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 Kakinada
Rudrabhishekam in Kakinada
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Shiva temples in and around Kakinada
- Draksharamam Bhimeswara Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Kakinada
- Samalkot
- Pithapuram
- Peddapuram
- Tuni
- Jaggampeta
కాకినాడలో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Kakinada this week
Kakinada 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 | 06:05 AM | 05:26 PM | 08:55 AM – 10:20 AM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:26 PM | 04:01 PM – 05:26 PM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:06 AM | 05:26 PM | 07:31 AM – 08:56 AM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:06 AM | 05:25 PM | 02:36 PM – 04:01 PM | 11:23 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:25 PM | 11:46 AM – 01:11 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:25 PM | 01:11 PM – 02:36 PM | 11:24 AM – 12:09 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:25 PM | 10:22 AM – 11:46 AM | 11:24 AM – 12:09 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kakinada
- 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 Kakinada and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kakinada (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Rajahmundry | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹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 Kakinada?
Rudrabhishekam in Kakinada starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Kakinada (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Kakinada?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Kakinada. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Kakinada do you cover?
Most of Kakinada — for example Samalkot, Pithapuram, Peddapuram, Tuni and Jaggampeta. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.
కాకినాడలో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా కాకినాడలో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
కాకినాడలో 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.