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 Nagpur for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Nagpur; 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 Nagpur
Rudrabhishekam in Nagpur
Maharashtrian families book Rudrabhishek on Shravani Somvar and Maha Shivratri.
Well-known temples in and around Nagpur
- Tekdi Ganesh Temple
- Ramtek Sri Rama Temple
- Koradi Mahalaxmi Temple
Areas we cover in and around Nagpur
- Dharampeth
- Sitabuldi
- Manish Nagar
- Wardha Road
- Sadar
- Hingna
Puja timings in Nagpur this week
Nagpur 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 | 06:23 AM | 05:32 PM | 09:11 AM – 10:34 AM | 11:36 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:24 AM | 05:32 PM | 04:09 PM – 05:32 PM | 11:36 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:25 AM | 05:32 PM | 07:48 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:36 AM – 12:21 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:25 AM | 05:32 PM | 02:45 PM – 04:08 PM | 11:36 AM – 12:21 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:26 AM | 05:32 PM | 11:59 AM – 01:22 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:26 AM | 05:31 PM | 01:22 PM – 02:45 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:21 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:27 AM | 05:31 PM | 10:36 AM – 11:59 AM | 11:37 AM – 12:21 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Nagpur
- 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 Nagpur and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur (this page) | ₹3,450 | Marathi |
| Mumbai | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
| Hyderabad | ₹3,100 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Nagpur?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Nagpur — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Nagpur (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 Marathi-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Nagpur?
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 Nagpur do you cover?
Homes and offices across Nagpur, including Dharampeth, Sitabuldi, Manish Nagar, Wardha Road, Sadar and Hingna. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.