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 Pune for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Pune; 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 |
Pandits available for Rudrabhishekam in Pune
Rudrabhishekam in Pune
Maharashtrian families book Rudrabhishek on Shravani Somvar and Maha Shivratri.
Shiva temples in and around Pune
- Parvati Hill Temple
Areas we cover in and around Pune
- Kothrud
- Hinjewadi
- Wakad
- Baner
- Aundh
- Viman Nagar
- Hadapsar
- Kharadi
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Magarpatta
Puja timings in Pune this week
Pune 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 | 06:40 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:30 AM – 10:54 AM | 11:56 AM – 12:41 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:41 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:33 PM – 05:57 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:06 AM – 09:30 AM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:57 PM | 12:20 PM – 01:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:44 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:44 AM | 05:56 PM | 10:56 AM – 12:20 PM | 11:58 AM – 12:42 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Pune
- 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 Pune and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Pune (this page) | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
| Mumbai | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
| Hubballi | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Pune?
Rudrabhishekam in Pune starts from ₹3,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). Pune is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Pune?
Yes — Marathi-speaking pandits are the norm in Pune. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Pune do you cover?
Homes and offices across Pune, including Kothrud, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Aundh and Viman Nagar. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.