Rudra Abhishek at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Rudra Abhishek at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Purpose of Kashi Vishwanath Rudrabhishek:

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous and important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Conducting Rudra Abhishek at Kashi Vishwanath temple is considered very meritorious. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. According to Vedic scriptures, Rudra Abhishekam is one of the most auspicious and best ways to worship Lord Shiva. During Rudra Abhishekam, Lord Shiva is worshipped in His Lingam form and powerful hymns/mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva are chanted along with an offering of various sacred items.

Benefits:

• For divine grace and blessings of Lord Shiva
• For a healthy mind and spirit and all-round positivity
• For good health, harmony, success, and fulfillment of desires
• For removal of all Planetary Doshas and longevity of life

No. of Priest: 1 
Duration: 1 Day

Kashi Vishwanath Rudrabhishek Procedure:

The puja begins with the Shiva Invocation mantra followed by Rudra puja. Then Kashi Rudrabhishek is done by first pouring Gangajal on the Shivling followed by pouring of other holy items like milk, curd, ghee, and other items. Then Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Tatpurash, and Pursooktam recitation is done while Homam is performed. Prayers to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Durga are offered and chants/Japa of Ishana mantra, Shiva Gayatri mantra, Pranav mantra is done for puja. After the bathing ritual (Abhishek), Shiva Linga is worshipped with Aarti ritual and pushpanjali (offering of flowers). 

For Kashi Vishwanath Temple Rudrabhishek online booking, you would need to mention your birth details (name, date, place, time), & Sankalp (your wish) at checkout. This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on an individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja). After Kashi Vishwanath Rudrabhishek’s online booking, you shall be intimated about the date of the puja. You will also be provided with the contact number of the priest to call before the Sankalpa/Puja. Kashi Vishwanath Temple priests will perform Puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. 

Puja Tokri having prasad energized Rudraksha, silver tabeez and Yantra would be sent along.

Why Perform Rudrabhishek in Kashi Vishwanath Temple?

Kashi Vishwanath temple in Kashi holds huge significance for Shiva devotees. Kashi is known to be one of the beloved places of Lord Shiva. Mentioned in many scriptures, the temple has been revered by various enlightened saints like Adi Shankaracharya, Guru Nanak, and Ramkrishna Paramhansa. Kashi Rudrabhishek is one of the most powerful pujas performed in the temple. Rudrabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath temple is believed to appease Lord Shiva and attract His divine blessings. Conducting the Abhisheka gives one immense satisfaction and inner bliss. It blesses the devotees with peace, divine protection, good health, and materialistic and spiritual growth.

Best Time to Perform Rudrabhishekam:

The holy month of Shravan which generally falls in July and September month of the Gregorian calendar is one of the most favorable times to perform Rudrabhishek. Other best time to perform the puja is Trayodashi Pradosh and Shivratri. Since this temple holds special significance, any time is considered auspicious for performing Rudrabhishek in Kashi Vishwanath temple.