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 Mysuru for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Mysuru; 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 Mysuru
Rudrabhishekam in Mysuru
Karnataka families perform it on Shivaratri and Karthika Somavaras.
Shiva temples in and around Mysuru
- Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud
Areas we cover in and around Mysuru
- Vijayanagar
- Kuvempunagar
- Jayalakshmipuram
- Srirangapatna
- Nanjangud
- Hebbal (Mysuru)
Puja timings in Mysuru this week
Mysuru 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 | 06:21 AM | 05:55 PM | 09:14 AM – 10:41 AM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:21 AM | 05:55 PM | 04:28 PM – 05:55 PM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:21 AM | 05:55 PM | 07:48 AM – 09:15 AM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:22 AM | 05:55 PM | 03:02 PM – 04:28 PM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:22 AM | 05:55 PM | 12:09 PM – 01:35 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:55 PM | 01:35 PM – 03:02 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:32 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:55 PM | 10:43 AM – 12:09 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:32 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mysuru
- 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 Mysuru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mysuru (this page) | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Bengaluru | ₹3,100 | Kannada |
| Mangaluru | ₹3,450 | 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 Mysuru?
Rudrabhishekam in Mysuru starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Mysuru (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 Kannada-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Mysuru?
Yes — Kannada-speaking pandits are the norm in Mysuru. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Mysuru do you cover?
Vijayanagar, Kuvempunagar, Jayalakshmipuram, Srirangapatna, Nanjangud and Hebbal (Mysuru) and the rest of Mysuru. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.