Rudra Abhishekam
The sacred bathing of the deity, chanted through the Rudram by two priests.
45 Minutes · 2 Priests
About This Seva
Rudra Abhishekam is the oldest seva the temple performs. The Shiva lingam is bathed in milk, honey, ghee, curd and sandal while two priests chant the Sri Rudram from the Yajur Veda, the hymn that asks the fierce form of Shiva to become gentle and protect the household.
It is booked for birthdays, for health, before a long journey and on the anniversary of a parent’s passing. Mondays and Pradosham evenings fill first.
What Is Offered
- Milk
- 5 litres
- Honey & Ghee
- 1 litre each
- Sandal Paste
- 250 g
- Panchamritam
- Prepared fresh
- Bilva Leaves
- 108 leaves
- Prasad
- Packed for the family
How The Seva Unfolds
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05min
Sankalpa
Your name, gotra and nakshatra are read, and the intention is set.
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05min
Ganapathi Puja
Lord Ganesha is invoked first, so the seva meets no obstacle.
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25min
Sri Rudram
Two priests chant the Namakam and Chamakam as the deity is bathed.
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05min
Alankaram
The deity is dressed in fresh silk, sandal and flowers.
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05min
Aarti & Prasad
The camphor flame is offered and prasad is handed to the family.
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