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 Mumbai for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Mumbai; 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 |
Verified pandits for Rudrabhishekam in Mumbai
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Rudrabhishekam in Mumbai
Maharashtrian families book Rudrabhishek on Shravani Somvar and Maha Shivratri.
Shiva temples in and around Mumbai
- Babulnath Temple
Areas we cover in and around Mumbai
Puja timings in Mumbai this week
Mumbai 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 | 06:45 AM | 06:00 PM | 09:34 AM – 10:58 AM | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:46 AM | 06:00 PM | 04:36 PM – 06:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:46 AM | 06:00 PM | 08:10 AM – 09:35 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:47 AM | 06:00 PM | 03:12 PM – 04:36 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:47 AM | 06:00 PM | 12:24 PM – 01:48 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:48 AM | 05:59 PM | 01:48 PM – 03:12 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:59 PM | 11:00 AM – 12:24 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mumbai
- 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 Mumbai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (this page) | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
| Pune | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
| Nagpur | ₹3,450 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Mumbai?
Expect to pay from ₹3,100 in Mumbai — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). Mumbai is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Mumbai?
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 Mumbai do you cover?
Homes and offices across Mumbai, including Andheri, Borivali, Thane, Powai, Dadar and Chembur. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.