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 Thiruvananthapuram for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Thiruvananthapuram; 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 Thiruvananthapuram
Rudrabhishekam in Thiruvananthapuram
The abhishekam follows your family’s tradition.
Well-known temples in and around Thiruvananthapuram
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
- Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Thiruvananthapuram
- Kowdiar
- Vazhuthacaud
- Kazhakoottam
- Pattom
- Sasthamangalam
- Karamana
Puja timings in Thiruvananthapuram this week
Thiruvananthapuram 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 | 06:14 AM | 05:59 PM | 09:10 AM – 10:39 AM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 04:31 PM – 05:59 PM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 07:43 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 03:03 PM – 04:31 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 12:07 PM – 01:35 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 01:35 PM – 03:03 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 10:40 AM – 12:08 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Thiruvananthapuram
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram (this page) | ₹3,450 | Malayalam |
| Kochi | ₹3,450 | Malayalam |
| Madurai | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Thiruvananthapuram?
The starting dakshina in Thiruvananthapuram is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Thiruvananthapuram (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 Malayalam-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Thiruvananthapuram?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Thiruvananthapuram do you cover?
Most of Thiruvananthapuram — for example Kowdiar, Vazhuthacaud, Kazhakoottam, Pattom, Sasthamangalam and Karamana. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.