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 Patna for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Patna; 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 Patna
Rudrabhishekam in Patna
In North India Rudrabhishek is most popular on Sawan Somvar and Maha Shivratri, with the Rudrashtadhyayi chanted.
Well-known temples in and around Patna
- Mahavir Mandir
- Badi Patan Devi Temple
- Agam Kuan Sheetala Mata Temple
Areas we cover in and around Patna
- Kankarbagh
- Boring Road
- Rajendra Nagar
- Patliputra
- Danapur
- Bailey Road
Puja timings in Patna this week
Patna 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 | 06:06 AM | 05:01 PM | 08:50 AM – 10:12 AM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:01 PM | 03:39 PM – 05:01 PM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:01 PM | 07:29 AM – 08:51 AM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:00 PM | 02:17 PM – 03:39 PM | 11:13 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:00 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:56 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:00 PM | 12:56 PM – 02:17 PM | 11:13 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 04:59 PM | 10:14 AM – 11:35 AM | 11:13 AM – 11:57 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Patna
- 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 Patna and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Patna (this page) | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Varanasi | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Kolkata | ₹3,100 | Bengali |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Patna?
The starting dakshina in Patna is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Patna (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Patna?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Patna do you cover?
Kankarbagh, Boring Road, Rajendra Nagar, Patliputra, Danapur and Bailey Road and the rest of Patna. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.