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 Mangaluru for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Mangaluru; 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 Mangaluru
Rudrabhishekam in Mangaluru
Karnataka families perform it on Shivaratri and Karthika Somavaras.
Shiva temples in and around Mangaluru
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple
- Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
Areas we cover in and around Mangaluru
- Surathkal
- Kadri
- Bejai
- Kankanady
- Bantwal
- Moodbidri
- Udupi
Puja timings in Mangaluru this week
Mangaluru 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 | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 09:22 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 04:35 PM – 06:01 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 07:56 AM – 09:22 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:35 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 12:16 PM – 01:42 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 01:42 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:16 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mangaluru
- 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 Mangaluru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mangaluru (this page) | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Mysuru | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Bengaluru | ₹3,100 | Kannada |
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 Mangaluru?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Mangaluru — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Mangaluru (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 Kannada-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Mangaluru?
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 Mangaluru do you cover?
Surathkal, Kadri, Bejai, Kankanady, Bantwal and Moodbidri and the rest of Mangaluru. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.