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 Kochi for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Kochi; 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 Kochi
Rudrabhishekam in Kochi
The abhishekam follows your family’s tradition.
Shiva temples in and around Kochi
- Ernakulathappan (Shiva) Temple
Areas we cover in and around Kochi
- Kakkanad
- Edappally
- Vyttila
- Aluva
- Tripunithura
- Kaloor
Puja timings in Kochi this week
Kochi 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 | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 09:14 AM – 10:42 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 04:32 PM – 06:00 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 07:47 AM – 09:15 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 03:05 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 12:10 PM – 01:37 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 01:38 PM – 03:05 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 10:43 AM – 12:10 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kochi
- 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 Kochi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi (this page) | ₹3,450 | Malayalam |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹3,450 | Malayalam |
| Coimbatore | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Kochi?
Rudrabhishekam in Kochi starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Kochi (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 Malayalam-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Kochi?
Yes — Malayalam-speaking pandits are the norm in Kochi. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Kochi do you cover?
Most of Kochi — for example Kakkanad, Edappally, Vyttila, Aluva, Tripunithura and Kaloor. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.