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 Nellore for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Nellore; 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 |
Rudrabhishekam in Nellore
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Well-known temples in and around Nellore
- Sri Talpagiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple
- Jonnawada Kamakshi Temple
- Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Nellore
- Kavali
- Gudur
- Kovur
- Buchireddypalem
- Venkatagiri
- Atmakur
నెల్లూరులో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Nellore this week
Nellore 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 | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:02 AM – 10:28 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:38 PM | 04:12 PM – 05:38 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:38 PM | 07:37 AM – 09:03 AM | 11:32 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:38 PM | 02:47 PM – 04:12 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:38 PM | 11:55 AM – 01:21 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:38 PM | 01:21 PM – 02:47 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:38 PM | 10:30 AM – 11:56 AM | 11:33 AM – 12:18 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Nellore
- 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 Nellore and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Nellore (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Tirupati | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Ongole | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kadapa | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
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 Nellore?
Rudrabhishekam in Nellore starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Nellore (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Nellore?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Nellore. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Nellore do you cover?
Kavali, Gudur, Kovur, Buchireddypalem, Venkatagiri and Atmakur and the rest of Nellore. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
నెల్లూరులో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా నెల్లూరులో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
నెల్లూరులో రుద్రాభిషేకం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. మంత్రాలు సంస్కృతంలో, సంకల్పం మరియు వివరణ తెలుగులో చేసే ధ్రువీకరించిన పురోహితులు Kavali, Gudur, Kovur, Buchireddypalem సహా నెల్లూరు అంతటా ఇంటికి వస్తారు.