Maha Rudram Maha Yagya

About Maha Rudram | Significance of Maha Rudram Yagya

In the ancient echoes of Vedic wisdom, Rudra emerges as the fiery embodiment of divine grace, spreading like an eternal flame from the depths of the Earth. Rudram is an ancient Vedic hymn in praise of Lord Shiva, and is the oldest prayer with a listing of various names of Lord Shiva. Through the chanting of Rudram, Lord Shiva’s various attributes and aspects are invoked and worshipped. Chanting the Rudram is considered to be of great benefit. The Rudram chanting when accompanied with the Vedic fire ritual is called the Rudra Yajna. Sage Satapatha in his treatise ‘Maharnava Karma Vipaka’ listed four types of abhisheka procedures compatible with Vedic and scriptural lore and abhisheka is the Lord’s favourite form of worship. These are Rudram, Ekadasa Rudram, Maha Rudram and Ati Rudram – each being more powerful than the preceding one. 
Namakam recited once along with recital of Chamakam once constitutes one Rudram.  

11 recitations of Namakam + 1 Anuvaka of Chamakam is called Ekadasa Rudram i.e. after chanting the Namakam, the first anuvaka of Chamakam is chanted afterwards, then another round of Namakam is chanted followed by the second Anuvaka of Chamakam, and so on until the 11th chanting of Namakam is followed by the 11th Anuvaka of Chamakam.

• 11 rounds of Ekadasa Rudram chanting is one Laghu Rudram
• 11 rounds of Laghu Rudram chanting is one Maha Rudram (1,331 times of chanting)

Maha Rudra Yajna is one of the highest forms of community worship ,with the involvement of 11 Ritwiks reciting the Rudram 11 times on 11 days , totalling 1,331 times in a grand Fire Homam ceremony. This grand 11 days long Vedic ceremony is for Loka Kalyana, the welfare of all devotees, their families, all humanity and for Universal peace and prosperity.  

Mere words cannot express the powers and benefit of this great ritual and one is blessed a million times to just see and participate in this divine procedure. The Maha Rudram Maha Yagya is performed for ‘Loka Kalyana’, general prosperity as well as to ensure universal peace and harmony. The Maha Rudram purifies us of all negative energies, relieves us from Karma, and protects from natural calamities.  

Every step of the Maha Rudra Maha Yagya also involves Rudrabhisheka for Shiva lingam that immensely pleases the “Abhiseka Priya” bhagavan Shiva. The linga personifies the entire universe, therefore ablutions that cool it, actually brings about tranquillity in the world.

About Rudram

Rudram consists of five major parts:

• Ganpati Atharvashirsha
• Anganyas
• Panchamrut Snanam
• Namakam
• Chamakam

It ends with recitation of Purush Sukta and Durga Sukta.  

Significance of Maha Rudram  
Keivalyo Upanishad says: "Namakam Chamakam Hotran, Purush-suktam Japet Sada, Pravishet Sa Mahadeva Graham Grahapatiryatha" 
Translation: By Namak Chamak Mantras, the person enters the abode of Lord Shiva without any fear and with certainty.  

The objective of Maha Rudram is to chant the most powerful prayers dedicated to Lord Shiva. These sacred prayers are recited for removal of all malefic and difficulties and for all round benefits along with absolution of all sins. Comprising 11 sacred segments called Anuvakas, each Anuvakas praises His various accomplishments and attributes and invoke His boundless benevolence. Chamakam are sacred hymns, which furnish the happiness of highest order and fulfil all desires. By the power of Rudram, sick become well, the unmarried find ideal mates, debts are removed, wealth & power is showered and death is evaded. The power available during the performance of this yajna is of such a high magnitude that Yogis and Tantriks activate mantras and become recipients of great magical occult secrets.  

The entire city of Trimbak is an auspicious and blessed land. All the Maha Rudra Maha Yagya at Trimabakeswar are performed outside the main Trimbakeshwar Temple as it is always overcrowded with devotees who come to worship the Lord from all around the world. We at Rudra Centre have our own temple in Triambakeshwar. Our erudite Karmakandi Pundits perform the Maha Rudra Maha Yagya pujas as instructed in the Scriptures. None of the Maha Rudra Maha Yagya are performed inside the Main Tribakeshwar Mandir, all the vidhis are performed in our temple which is at walking distance from the main temple.  

Maha Rudra Yajna Benefits: 

• Grants peace and prosperity to the entire human race.
• Dissolves lifetime karma swiftly.
• Bestows true knowledge and wisdom.
• Alleviates diseases and provides protection.
• Removes obstacles, misfortunes, and solves problems.
• Flourishes wealth and prosperity in your home.
• Enhances health and longevity.
• Facilitates the achievement of the ultimate goal of liberation.
• Leads to the realization of absolute supreme consciousness.

This Maha Yajna would be performed in the holy city of Trimbakeshwar which is home to the Trimbakeshwr jyotirlinga.  

Maha Rudra Pooja Procedure | Maha Rudra Yagna Vidhi 

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Navgraha Pujan and 108 chants of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Ganesh Atharvashirsha and Sri Suktam recitation, 1331 recitations of Rudram with Homatmak procedure, Rudra Abhishek, 11,000 chants of Mahamritunjaya mantra, Purush Sukta recitation, Durga Sukta recitation, Homa, Aarti, Pushpanajali and Donation to Brahmins, Daan, Dakshina.  

Shiva Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya  

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra:  
Om Hoom Joom Saha, Om Bhu Bhuva Swaha, Om Triambakam Yajamahe, Sungandhim Pushti Vardanam, UrvaruKamiva Bandhanat, Mrityor Muksheeya Mamritat, Om Swaha Bhuva, Bhu Om Saha, Joom Hoom Om.  

Special Puja Samagri (Ingredients) Used in Maharudra Yagya/ Maha Rudra Pooja  
Some common Puja Samagri are used in all pujas like Haldi, Kum Kum, Cotton Wicks, Molly Thread, Abeer, Sindhoor, Akshat Rice, Janeau (Holy Thread), Gangajal (Ganga Water), Kapur (Camphor), Yellow Mustard, Incense Agarbatti, Attar (Fragrances), Dhoop incense, Supari (Betel Nut), Laung Clove, Elaichi (Cardamom), Kamal Gatta (Lotus Seed), Guggal, Altar Cloth, Asan (Pedestal), Kusha Patri (Kusha Ring), Honey, Sugar, Havan Sticks (Mango Stick and Navgraha Sticks Ark for Sun, Palash for Moon, Khadir for Mars, Peepal for Jupiter, Apamarga for Mercury, Audambar for Venus, Shami for Saturn, Durva for Rahu, Kusha for Ketu), Havan Powders & Herbs, Milk, Dahi, Ghee, Panchamrit, Flowers, Fruits, Sweets, Durva, Tulsi, Mango Leaf.  

The above list can vary from one Deity to the Other.  

The below Puja Samagri List comprises of items which are of special importance for Maha Rudra Pooja or Maha Rudra Yagna  
Shiva Yantra  
Bael Leaves (Bilva Patra)  
Bael Fruit  
Milk  
Curd  
Bhaang  
Sugarcane Juice  
Anaar Juice (Pomegranate)  
Honey  
Bhasma  
Dhatura Fruit  
Dhatura Flower  
Aark Flowers  
Shami Leaves  

Charity, Donation & Dakshina Performed After Maha Rudra pooja.  

After completion of all puja rituals certain items are donated by Rudra Centre Puja Services on behalf of the Yajman/Participant of the Puja as per Hindu Shastras. Dakshina is given to the pandits after chanting the Mantras, some items are donated to poor people, some are donated to temples, some items are offered to animals like cows, dogs, cats, birds which helps in wish fulfilment of the Yajman/Participant as per the sankalpa  

Dakshina (Money) to Brahmins  
Food Grains (Wheat, Rice & Pulses)  
Fruits  
Food to Animals (Dogs & Cats)  
Fodder to Cow  
Brahmin Bhoj (Feeding Needy Brahmins)  
Donation of Sea & Shell Items (Cowry/Kaudi, Gomati and Shankh)  

Puja Prasad Sent After Maha Rudra Yagna  

Puja Basket/Tokri consisting of energized Items will be shipped to the Yajman/Participant on their given address. These Items have been used & energized in the puja and hold on to the energy of mantra chanting & rituals.  

This Puja Tokri will consist of:  
Shiva Yantra: Yantras are geometric representation of deities. This yantra can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja altar. The best direction for the yantra will be North East Facing South West 
7 Mukhi Rudraksha: 7 mukhi blesses the yajman with wealth & peace. This can be worn on the right hand as a bracelet for best results. You can get in touch with RRCT therapist for guidance  
Silver Tabeez: This amulet consists of Lord Shiva Mantra written on Bhojpatra which was energized in the puja. It can be worn in the neck  
Molly Thread: This Holy thread can be tied on the right hand  
Dry Fruits Prasad: These were offered to Lord Rudra during the puja and can be consumed by the Yajman/Participant  
Puja Coins: Coin of Ganesh, Laxmi & Saraswati will be sent which can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja alter and blesses the yajman/participant with prosperity & luck  
Tilaks: Kumkum Sandalwood Paste/Powders are sent which can be applied on the Yantra, Deity Idols or Forehead while doing puja  
Vibhuti (Bhasma)/Holy Ash: The Bhasma of the Maha Rudra pujawill be sent which can be applied on your forehead, throat, chest, biceps  
Holy Betel Nut: Betel Nut decorated in holy thread will be sent for good luck  
Prosperity Bowl: A Prosperity Bowl consisting of Gomati Chakra, Cowry, Sriphal, Lotus Seeds and Shell to be kept in cash box or wallet or money lockers for financial prosperity  

Maha Rudra Pooja Instructions | What to do when Maha Rudra Yagna is being performed?  

The below mentioned instructions are just suggestions to attune to the puja, however due to hectic/busy lifestyle one may not be able to follow all the suggestions mentioned below and it is completely okay you will still receive the benefits of the puja 

Have a Bath & Wear Clean Clothes Before the Puja 
Avoid Eating Spicy Foods, Onion, Garlic, Non-Vegetarian on the day(s) of the puja.  
Be in Meditative Mode. Try to minimize distractions 
You can chant the Shiva mantra and the Mahamrityunjaya mantra mentioned above while the puja is going on (If you are facing difficulty in pronouncing/chanting the mantra you can connect with our Puja Service Coordinator who will sent you the audio file of Maha Rudram Puja Mantra (Contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243)  

As mentioned above it is possible that due to your hectic/busy lifestyle you may not be able to follow these instructions, which is okay, you will still receive the complete benefits of the puja. Once Maha Rudra Pooja is booked our team will calculate the most auspicious timing as per the panchang (Hindu Calendar) and email you the schedule (Date & Time) of the puja along the number of the puja coordinator.  

Pujas By Rudra Centre Puja Services (How to ensure the Maha Rudra Yagna is done as per the Vidhi?)  

Rudra Centre Puja Services is the oldest & most trusted Online Puja Services provider in the world. Over 20 years we have organized Yagnas, Pujas, Homas & Kathas like Ati Rudra Mahayajna, Sahasra Chandi Homa, Akhand Ramayan Paath, Shiva Maha Puran Katha, 4 Prahar Mahashivratri Mahapuja with teams of 100’s of experienced curated priests for the benefit of Mankind and our global clientele. Our Karma Kandi Pandits are highly learned in Vedic Shastra, Puranas, Upanishads, Tantras and are well versed with all rituals associated with Maha Rudra Pooja and other pujas and Maha pujas of other deities. The Pandits have been initiated and have received Diksha for these Mantras that is chanted the Mantras more than 125,000 times (can vary for different Mantras) under the guidance of a Guru. The Asharam where our pandits have been trained in, perform 24 hours Rudri Paath since last 30 years (since its inception) and all of them know the Rudram Namakam Chamakam Paath by heart.  

All of them are guided & curated by Sakhashree Neeta. The Pandits will take Solemn Oath with Betel Nut and Leaf (as per Vedic Shastra) before beginning the puja to complete all the rituals mentioned in the puja as per Vedic Vidhi.  

Multiple Videos and Photos of the Rituals will be shared with you on Email and WhatsApp You can connect with the priest on video call using Skype/Zoom/WhatsApp and Watch all the puja rituals LIVE  
Rudra Centre priests will perform Maha Rudra Pooja and Yajna as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your birth details (name, date, place, time), & Sankalp (your wish) at checkout or contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243.This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja)  

What will be required from my side to perform Maha Rudra Pooja Online?  

We will require your birth details (date, place and time of birth)  
Gotra or Clan Name or Family Name (if you don’t know these details you can provide us with the name of your Father & Mother)  
Sankalp or Wish/Intention of the puja which will be translated into Sanskrit and recited by the Head Priest  
Your Photograph  

Note all the above details are optional and we can perform the puja on your behalf even if you do not have all the details mentioned above. We can perform the puja just with your Name also.  

Maha Rudra Yagna Cost | Difference between Rudram, Laghu Rudram, Maha Rudram & Ati Rudram The cost of Maha Rudram Puja is calculated as per the Dakshina of the priests, the Puja samagri used in the abhishek & havan. One can choose to perform different variation of this puja in which the number of Namakam and Chamakam increases/decreases and thus increasing/decreasing the power of the puja  

As mentioned above, when you perform one recitation of Namakam followed by one recitation of Chamakam it is known as Sri Rudram  
When you perform 11 recitations of Namakam followed by 1 recitation of Chamakam it is known as Ekadasha Rudram  
When you perform 11 recitations of complete Ekadasha Rudram it is called Laghu Rudram  
When you perform 11 recitation of complete Laghu Rudram it is called Maha Rudram  
When you perform 11 recitation of complete Maha Rudram it is called Ati Rudra  
One can choose which Rudram Paath they wish to perform as the recitation increase/decrease the number of priests required to do this puja will increase/decrease, the puja samagri for the puja will increase/decrease which will in turn increase/decrease the price of the puja 

You can connect with our Puja Services Coordinator (contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243) for Guidance or Book Puja Services Consultation With Expert who will dive deep into your horoscope/birth chart and the issues being faced by you and suggest appropriate puja along with the number of chants.  

Note that you can perform any puja regardless of your horoscope or birth chart and puja performed by us only yield positive results and there will NO side/negative effects of this puja.  

Will Performing Online Maha Rudra Pooja Work?  

Yes, performing Maha Rudra Pooja with Rudra Centre Puja Services will work for you even if you are not physically present during the puja and are performing this puja long distance. The Mantra Chanting and the Vibration created will reverberate within the entire cosmos and since the Puja is performed on your behalf using your details you will receive the complete benefits of the puja. You will also receive the energized items from the puja which will hold on to the energies of the rituals. You can check our reviews and testimonials of our Global clients who have performed pujas with us and receive blessings or experienced their wishes being fulfilled.