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 Surat for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Surat; 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 Surat
Rudrabhishekam in Surat
The abhishekam follows your family’s tradition.
Well-known temples in and around Surat
- Ambika Niketan Temple
- ISKCON Surat
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Surat
Areas we cover in and around Surat
- Adajan
- Vesu
- Varachha
- Piplod
- Katargam
- Athwa
Puja timings in Surat this week
Surat 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 | 06:48 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:36 AM – 10:59 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:34 PM – 05:57 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:13 AM – 09:36 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:10 PM – 04:33 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:51 AM | 05:56 PM | 12:24 PM – 01:47 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:47 PM – 03:10 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 11:01 AM – 12:24 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Surat
- 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 Surat and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Surat (this page) | ₹3,450 | Gujarati |
| Ahmedabad | ₹3,100 | Gujarati |
| Mumbai | ₹3,100 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Surat?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Surat — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Surat (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Gujarati-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Surat?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Surat do you cover?
Most of Surat — for example Adajan, Vesu, Varachha, Piplod, Katargam and Athwa. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.