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 Madurai for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Madurai; 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 Madurai
Rudrabhishekam in Madurai
Tamil families perform it on Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri.
Well-known temples in and around Madurai
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Azhagar Kovil
Areas we cover in and around Madurai
- Anna Nagar (Madurai)
- KK Nagar
- Thiruparankundram
- Tallakulam
- Villapuram
Puja timings in Madurai this week
Madurai 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 | 06:11 AM | 05:52 PM | 09:07 AM – 10:34 AM | 11:39 AM – 12:25 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:52 PM | 04:25 PM – 05:52 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:25 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:52 PM | 07:40 AM – 09:07 AM | 11:39 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 02:57 PM – 04:25 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 12:03 PM – 01:30 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 01:30 PM – 02:58 PM | 11:40 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:52 PM | 10:36 AM – 12:03 PM | 11:40 AM – 12:26 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Madurai
- 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 Madurai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Madurai (this page) | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Tiruchirappalli | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Coimbatore | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Madurai?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Madurai — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Madurai (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Madurai?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Madurai do you cover?
Anna Nagar (Madurai), KK Nagar, Thiruparankundram, Tallakulam and Villapuram and the rest of Madurai. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.