Rudraabhishekam

Rudrabhishekam is dedicated to Lord Shiva and he is worshipped in the form of Rudra or fire. The history behind the pooja is that Lord Rama performed the pooja at Rameshwaram before he crosses the sea to reach Lanka to relieve Sita from Ravanan. He performed the abhishekam to wash out his sins and to bring prosperity and happiness to his family. The best time to perform the pooja is the pradosham day of every month as it is one of the favorite days of Lord Shiva. Alternatively, Mondays could also be considered auspicious for the puja. The pooja is accompanied by Chamakam and namakam recitals and could be performed at any Shiva temple.

NAMEQUANTITY
Turmeric Powder1 Packet
Kumkum1 Packet
Sandal Wood Paste/Powder1 Packet
Agar Bathi(Incense Sticks)1 Packet
Camphor1 Packet
Betel Leaves/Nuts25 Betel Leaves/25 Betel Nuts
Flowers2 Bunches of colorful roses,
2 packs of any of these (Jasmine/Arali/Lilly/Mullai/Marigolds/Lotus/button roses)
Mango Leaves1 Bunch
Fruits12 Bananas and 5 other Varieties (fresh oranges 10)
Coconuts (young coconut – make sure it had full water)2
Flower Garland1
Kalasa Vasthram2 blouse pieces
Honey1 Small Bottle
Milk1/2 Gallon
Yogurt2 Cups
Paneer (Rosewater)1 Bottle
Ghee2 lb
Viboothi1 Packet
Coins (Quarters)40
Sugar cane2 pieces
Cardomomfew
Saffron1 box
Dates1 box
NaivedyamYour Preference

Other Puja Materials from Home:

  • Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
  • Kalasam
  • Panchapathra Udharini
  • Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
  • Blankets 2 (for guest seating purposes)
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper Plates , Aluminium Foil
  • 2 stainless steel bowls/vessels for abhishekam water – ideally 3 gallons each.