Rudrabhishek is a ritual in which a Panchamrut is offered to Lord Shiva along with mantras to grant all of the wishes of the individual who performs it. This Rudrabhishek bestows wealth, the satisfaction of all desires, the removal of negativity, the cutting off of bad karma, and overall Happiness. The devotees enchant mantras/Shlokas for communicating with God. By enchanting these mantras, the surroundings/environment is filled with positive vibes and creating positive energy in the minds of devotees. In the Rudrabhishek Puja, 108 names of Lord Shiva are chanted. The Shiva Linga is decorated with Rudraksha.
Why is Lord Shiva called Rudra?
The term ‘Rudra’ is used amply in the Vedas. Rudra means tempest or a violent storm. Rudra focuses on the destructive nature of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is both gentle and aggressive. He is both forgiving and merciless. He is everything. He is the beginning and he himself is the end. This is how his devotees perceive him.
Some philosophical and spiritual experts believe that Lord Shiva is called Rudra because of the Rudra Tandav dance. It is believed that a robust, fearless and enrage Shiva performs the Rudra Tandav dance in cremation grounds. He is unstoppable and furious.
Another story says that the name Rudra is associated with 11 Rudras which were created by Lord Shiva. Once, Lord Brahma requested lord Shiva to create some interesting beings. He complained of monotony which he got from creating ordinary beings. He wanted to have extraordinary beings.
Lord Shiva ha has always been benevolent. He kept the request of Lord Brahma and created 11 immortal beings namely:
Kapaali, Pingala, Bhima, Virupaksha, Vilohitaa, Ajesha, Shavasana, Shasta, Shambu, Chanda and, Dhruva.
As Lord Shiva created the 11 Rudras, he was addressed by the name Rudra.
Things Required for the Rudra Abhishek Pooja:
- Shiva Linga
- Milk
- Honey
- Water
- Charnamrit
- Ghee
- Sugar
- Flowers
- Bel patra
- Gangajal
Who Should Perform Rudrabhishek Puja?
- This Puja should be done by someone who is afflicted with any diseases or ailments.
- This Puja may also be performed if one wishes for harmony and Peace in one’s family relationships
- This Pooja is also beneficial if an individual is having trouble achieving success.
- The Pooja and the rituals performed have importance in their ways to seek blessings and bring good fortune in Lord Shiva devotees’ lives
Rudra mantra
Om Namoh bhagvate rudray . (ॐ नमः भगवतेः रुद्राय )
Panchakshari mantra
Om Namh Shivay (ॐ नमः शिवाय )
Rudrabhishek Mantra
ॐ नम: शम्भवाय च मयोभवाय च नम: शंकराय च
मयस्कराय च नम: शिवाय च शिवतराय च ॥ईशानः सर्वविद्यानामीश्व रः सर्वभूतानां ब्रह्माधिपतिर्ब्रह्मणोऽधिपति
ब्रह्मा शिवो मे अस्तु सदाशिवोय् ॥तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥
अघोरेभ्योथघोरेभ्यो घोरघोरतरेभ्यः सर्वेभ्यः सर्व सर्वेभ्यो नमस्ते अस्तु रुद्ररुपेभ्यः ॥वामदेवाय नमो ज्येष्ठारय नमः श्रेष्ठारय नमो
रुद्राय नमः कालाय नम: कलविकरणाय नमो बलविकरणाय नमः
बलाय नमो बलप्रमथनाथाय नमः सर्वभूतदमनाय नमो मनोन्मनाय नमः ॥सद्योजातं प्रपद्यामि सद्योजाताय वै नमो नमः ।
भवे भवे नाति भवे भवस्व मां भवोद्भवाय नमः ॥नम: सायं नम: प्रातर्नमो रात्र्या नमो दिवा ।
भवाय च शर्वाय चाभाभ्यामकरं नम: ॥यस्य नि:श्र्वसितं वेदा यो वेदेभ्योsखिलं जगत् ।
निर्ममे तमहं वन्दे विद्यातीर्थ महेश्वरम् ॥त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिबर्धनम् उर्वारूकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मा मृतात् ॥
सर्वो वै रुद्रास्तस्मै रुद्राय नमो अस्तु । पुरुषो वै रुद्र: सन्महो नमो नम: ॥
विश्वा भूतं भुवनं चित्रं बहुधा जातं जायामानं च यत् । सर्वो ह्येष रुद्रस्तस्मै रुद्राय नमो अस्तु ॥
When does a Rudrabhishek puja take place?
Rudrabhishek puja takes place in the month of Shravan. It is a rainy month according to Hinduism. The month is in July-August.
The 6 special types of Rudrabhishek puja
Many devotees believe that instead of doing a regular puja or an ordinary puja, if a puja is done specially, then there are more chances of receiving love and blessings from God. In the case of Rudrabhishek puja too, there 6 specialties. Let’s get to them one by one.
Jal Abhishek
According to holy books, if Jal Abhishek is done the Lord Shiva rewards with good vridhti and fulfills one’s desires. Vrishti means more water.
If a devotee pours milk on the shivling and worships him then, it is believed that he gets longevity as a reward.
Shahad Abhishek
Shahad means honey in Hindi. If a devotee worships the Shivling with honey then he can live his life freely and happily. He is freed from all of life’s troubles and misfortunes.
Panchamrit Abhishek
Panchamrit is blended with 5 different elements namely milk, curd, sugar candy, honey, and ghee. These 5 elements together form the panchamrit. They are poured on the Shivling and Lord Shiva is worshipped. It is believed that the devotee is blessed with wealth and prosperity.
Ghee Abhishek
This prevents any form of illness or physical problems from falling on the devotee.
Dahi Abhishek
This helps a childless couple to have a child.