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 Varanasi for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Varanasi; 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 Varanasi
Rudrabhishekam in Varanasi
In North India Rudrabhishek is most popular on Sawan Somvar and Maha Shivratri, with the Rudrashtadhyayi chanted.
Shiva temples in and around Varanasi
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
Areas we cover in and around Varanasi
- Lanka
- Sigra
- Assi
- Bhelupur
- Godowlia
- Sarnath
Puja timings in Varanasi this week
Varanasi 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 | 05:10 PM | 08:58 AM – 10:20 AM | 11:20 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:10 PM | 03:48 PM – 05:10 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:10 PM | 07:37 AM – 08:59 AM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:09 PM | 02:26 PM – 03:48 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:17 AM | 05:09 PM | 11:43 AM – 01:05 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:09 PM | 01:05 PM – 02:26 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:09 PM | 10:22 AM – 11:44 AM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Varanasi
- 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 Varanasi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi (this page) | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Lucknow | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Patna | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rudrabhishekam cost in Varanasi?
Rudrabhishekam in Varanasi starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Varanasi (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Varanasi?
Yes — Hindi-speaking pandits are the norm in Varanasi. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Varanasi do you cover?
Lanka, Sigra, Assi, Bhelupur, Godowlia and Sarnath and the rest of Varanasi. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.