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 Visakhapatnam
Karthika is the peak season for Shiva worship in Vizag, and families who want a temple setting often visit the Pancharama shrines further down the coast. At home, Sri Rudram is chanted as the lingam is bathed, and Karthika Mondays and Pradosham are the most requested days.
Worth planning for
- Order bilva leaves early in Karthika.
- Use a deep tray for the abhishekam liquid.
- Morning slots suit most families on working days.
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 Visakhapatnam for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Visakhapatnam; 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 Visakhapatnam
Rudrabhishekam in Visakhapatnam
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Well-known temples in and around Visakhapatnam
- Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
- Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple
- Sampath Vinayagar Temple
Areas we cover in and around Visakhapatnam
- MVP Colony
- Gajuwaka
- Madhurawada
- Seethammadhara
- Dwaraka Nagar
- Pendurthi
- Bheemunipatnam
- Rushikonda
విశాఖపట్నంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Visakhapatnam this week
Visakhapatnam 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 | 06:02 AM | 05:21 PM | 08:52 AM – 10:17 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:21 PM | 03:56 PM – 05:21 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:21 PM | 07:28 AM – 08:52 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:21 PM | 02:31 PM – 03:56 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:20 PM | 11:42 AM – 01:07 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:20 PM | 01:07 PM – 02:31 PM | 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:20 PM | 10:18 AM – 11:43 AM | 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Visakhapatnam
- 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 Visakhapatnam and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Vizianagaram | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Srikakulam | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kakinada | ₹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 Visakhapatnam?
The starting dakshina in Visakhapatnam is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Visakhapatnam (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Rudrabhishekam in Visakhapatnam?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Visakhapatnam do you cover?
Most of Visakhapatnam — for example MVP Colony, Gajuwaka, Madhurawada, Seethammadhara, Dwaraka Nagar and Pendurthi. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.
విశాఖపట్నంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా విశాఖపట్నంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
విశాఖపట్నంలో రుద్రాభిషేకం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్తో స్లాట్ బుక్ చేస్తే, Rutviju బృందం మా పురోహితుల నెట్వర్క్ నుండి ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను 24 గంటల్లో ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.
Which days are most popular for Rudrabhishekam in Vizag?
Karthika Mondays, Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri are the most common.