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 Vijayawada
Devi may be the first image of Vijayawada, but Shiva worship is close at hand. Amaravati’s Amareswara temple is one of the five Pancharamas, and Karthika brings families to the Krishna for early morning baths and deepams. At home, Karthika Mondays and Pradosham are the usual days for Rudrabhishekam.
Worth planning for
- Order bilva leaves early in Karthika.
- Use a deep tray to catch the abhishekam liquid.
- Book early if you want a Karthika Monday.
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 Vijayawada for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Vijayawada; 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 |
Rudrabhishekam in Vijayawada
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Shiva temples in and around Vijayawada
- Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati
Areas we cover in and around Vijayawada
- Benz Circle
- Patamata
- Governorpet
- Gunadala
- Poranki
- Kanuru
- Bhavanipuram
- Gollapudi
- Amaravati
విజయవాడలో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Vijayawada this week
Vijayawada 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 | 05:33 PM | 09:01 AM – 10:26 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:14 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:33 PM | 04:08 PM – 05:33 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:33 PM | 07:37 AM – 09:02 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:33 PM | 02:42 PM – 04:07 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:32 PM | 11:52 AM – 01:17 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:32 PM | 01:18 PM – 02:43 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:32 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:53 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Vijayawada
- 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 Vijayawada and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Guntur | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Khammam | ₹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 Vijayawada?
Rudrabhishekam in Vijayawada starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Vijayawada (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Vijayawada?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Vijayawada. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Vijayawada do you cover?
Most of Vijayawada — for example Benz Circle, Patamata, Governorpet, Gunadala, Poranki and Kanuru. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.
విజయవాడలో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా విజయవాడలో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
విజయవాడలో రుద్రాభిషేకం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. మంత్రాలు సంస్కృతంలో, సంకల్పం మరియు వివరణ తెలుగులో చేసే ధ్రువీకరించిన పురోహితులు Benz Circle, Patamata, Governorpet, Gunadala సహా విజయవాడ అంతటా ఇంటికి వస్తారు.
When is Rudrabhishekam usually done in Vijayawada?
Most often on Karthika Mondays, Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri, on a day your pandit confirms from the panchangam.