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 Srikakulam for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Srikakulam; 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 Srikakulam
Rudrabhishekam in Srikakulam
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Shiva temples in and around Srikakulam
- Srimukhalingeswara Temple
Areas we cover in and around Srikakulam
- Amadalavalasa
- Palasa
- Narasannapeta
- Tekkali
- Ichchapuram
శ్రీకాకుళంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Srikakulam this week
Srikakulam 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 | 06:00 AM | 05:17 PM | 08:49 AM – 10:14 AM | 11:16 AM – 12:01 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:17 PM | 03:53 PM – 05:17 PM | 11:16 AM – 12:01 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:17 PM | 07:26 AM – 08:50 AM | 11:17 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:17 PM | 02:28 PM – 03:52 PM | 11:17 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:17 PM | 11:39 AM – 01:04 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:17 PM | 01:04 PM – 02:28 PM | 11:17 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:17 PM | 10:16 AM – 11:40 AM | 11:17 AM – 12:02 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Srikakulam
- 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 Srikakulam and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Srikakulam (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Vizianagaram | ₹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 Srikakulam?
The starting dakshina in Srikakulam is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Srikakulam (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 Srikakulam?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Srikakulam do you cover?
Homes and offices across Srikakulam, including Amadalavalasa, Palasa, Narasannapeta, Tekkali and Ichchapuram. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.
శ్రీకాకుళంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా శ్రీకాకుళంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
శ్రీకాకుళంలో 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.