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 the Kakatiya city
Few places in Telangana have Warangal’s depth of Shiva worship. The Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda was built by the Kakatiyas and is dedicated to Rudreshwara, and the Ramappa temple is the region’s other great Shiva shrine. At home, Karthika Mondays and Maha Shivaratri are the most common days for Rudrabhishekam.
Worth planning for
- Bilva leaves are easiest to find if ordered a day early.
- Use a deep tray to catch the liquid.
- Combine with a Hanamkonda temple visit if you wish.
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 Warangal for Rudrabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is traditionally done on Pradosham. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Warangal; 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 Warangal
Rudrabhishekam in Warangal
Telugu families book Rudrabhishekam especially on Karthika Somavarams and Maha Shivaratri, often ending with a Karthika deepam.
Shiva temples in and around Warangal
- Thousand Pillar (Rudreswara) Temple
- Ramappa Temple, Palampet
Areas we cover in and around Warangal
- Hanamkonda
- Kazipet
- Warangal Fort
- Subedari
- Nakkalagutta
- Jangaon
- Narsampet
వరంగల్లో రుద్రాభిషేకం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Warangal this week
Warangal 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 | 06:17 AM | 05:35 PM | 09:06 AM – 10:31 AM | 11:33 AM – 12:19 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:17 AM | 05:35 PM | 04:10 PM – 05:35 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:19 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:35 PM | 07:42 AM – 09:07 AM | 11:34 AM – 12:19 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:35 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:10 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:19 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:34 PM | 11:57 AM – 01:21 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:34 PM | 01:21 PM – 02:46 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:19 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:34 PM | 10:33 AM – 11:57 AM | 11:35 AM – 12:20 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Warangal
- 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 Warangal and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Warangal (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Hyderabad | ₹3,100 | Telugu |
| Karimnagar | ₹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 Warangal?
The starting dakshina in Warangal is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram). This includes the standard area rate for Warangal (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 Warangal?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Warangal do you cover?
Most of Warangal — for example Hanamkonda, Kazipet, Warangal Fort, Subedari, Nakkalagutta and Jangaon. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.
వరంగల్లో రుద్రాభిషేకం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా వరంగల్లో రుద్రాభిషేకం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
వరంగల్లో 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 Shiva temples are near Warangal?
The Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda and the Ramappa temple at Palampet are the best known.