What is Rudrabhishek: Method, Materials and Best Time
29 October 2026 · 1 min read
What is Rudrabhishek
In Rudrabhishek, Lord Shiva (Rudra) is bathed with sacred offerings such as water, milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar, along with the chanting of the Rudri path or Shiva mantras.
When to perform it
The month of Shravan and Mahashivratri
Every Monday and Pradosh
For a new venture, a new home or a wish related to health
Materials needed
Gangajal or clean water, raw milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar
Bael leaves, dhatura, madar flowers, white sandalwood
Incense, lamp, fruits and prasad
The method in brief
After the sankalp and Ganesh pujan, the Shivling is bathed in order, bael leaves are offered, mantras are chanted and the puja ends with aarti and prasad. Please consult your pandit for the correct date and method.
