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 Rajahmundry for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Rajahmundry; 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 Rajahmundry
Rudrabhishekam in Rajahmundry
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Shiva temples in and around Rajahmundry
- Sri Markandeya Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Rajahmundry
- Danavaipeta
- Innespeta
- Kovvur
- Mandapeta
- Ramachandrapuram
- Kadiyam
రాజమహేంద్రవరంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Rajahmundry this week
Rajahmundry 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 | 05:28 PM | 08:57 AM – 10:22 AM | 11:24 AM – 12:10 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:28 PM | 04:02 PM – 05:28 PM | 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:27 PM | 07:32 AM – 08:57 AM | 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:27 PM | 02:37 PM – 04:02 PM | 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:27 PM | 11:48 AM – 01:13 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:27 PM | 01:13 PM – 02:38 PM | 11:25 AM – 12:11 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:27 PM | 10:24 AM – 11:48 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:11 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Rajahmundry
- 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 Rajahmundry and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Rajahmundry (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kakinada | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹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 Rajahmundry?
The starting dakshina in Rajahmundry is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Rajahmundry (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Rajahmundry?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Rajahmundry do you cover?
Homes and offices across Rajahmundry, including Danavaipeta, Innespeta, Kovvur, Mandapeta, Ramachandrapuram and Kadiyam. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.
రాజమహేంద్రవరంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా రాజమహేంద్రవరంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
రాజమహేంద్రవరంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్తో స్లాట్ బుక్ చేస్తే, Rutviju బృందం మా పురోహితుల నెట్వర్క్ నుండి ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను 24 గంటల్లో ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.