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 Tiruchirappalli for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Tiruchirappalli; 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 Tiruchirappalli
Rudrabhishekam in Tiruchirappalli
Tamil families perform it on Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri.
Shiva temples in and around Tiruchirappalli
- Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval
Areas we cover in and around Tiruchirappalli
- Srirangam
- Thillai Nagar
- KK Nagar (Trichy)
- Woraiyur
- Thiruvanaikaval
Puja timings in Tiruchirappalli this week
Tiruchirappalli 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 | 06:10 AM | 05:49 PM | 09:05 AM – 10:32 AM | 11:36 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:49 PM | 04:21 PM – 05:49 PM | 11:36 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:49 PM | 07:38 AM – 09:05 AM | 11:37 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:49 PM | 02:54 PM – 04:21 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:49 PM | 12:00 PM – 01:27 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:49 PM | 01:28 PM – 02:55 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:24 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:49 PM | 10:34 AM – 12:01 PM | 11:37 AM – 12:24 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Tiruchirappalli
- 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 Tiruchirappalli and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Tiruchirappalli (this page) | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Madurai | ₹3,450 | Tamil |
| Chennai | ₹3,100 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Tiruchirappalli?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Tiruchirappalli — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Tiruchirappalli (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 Tamil-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Tiruchirappalli?
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 Tiruchirappalli do you cover?
Srirangam, Thillai Nagar, KK Nagar (Trichy), Woraiyur and Thiruvanaikaval and the rest of Tiruchirappalli. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.