( Lord Shiva · Somnath Temple, Gujarat )
An abhishekam of the Shivling for health, peace of mind and the removal of obstacles.
Rudrabhishek is the ritual bath of the Shivalinga with water, milk, curd, honey, ghee and other offerings while the Sri Rudram from the Yajur Veda is chanted.
From the festival calendar on this site. Your priest will confirm the exact time for your city.
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namaḥ Śivāya
Salutations to Shiva. The Sri Rudram itself begins “Om namo bhagavate rudrāya”.
Approx. 2 hours · with Rudra path
More rites explained here: Griha Pravesh Puja, Vastu Shanti Puja, Mundan (Chudakarana), Namkaran Puja
( What happens )
Recitation of the Sri Rudram (Yajur Veda) while giving the Shivling a ritual bath (abhishek) with a sequence of substances — water, milk, curd, honey, ghee and sandalwood among them.
( Samagri )
Ganga jalPanchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugarcane juice)
Bilva (bel) leaves
Sandalwood paste, white flowers
Bhasma, dhoop and deep
Puja thali( Sources reviewed )
( वर्तमान स्थिति · Current status )
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