Of all the 12 Shivaratris that fall in a year, Maha Shivratri holds the most significance, hence the ritual of Rudrabhishek puja conducted on this day also is done with much devotion. The devotees need to perform the puja in the right way and dedicatedly on this day.

What is Rudrabhishek Puja?

Rudra is the devastating, aggressive form of Lord Shiva, while Abhishek refers to the holy bath. Rudrabhishek Pooja, thus, is referred to as the holy bath of Lord Shiva and is considered the easiest way to pacify Lord Shiva while attracting positive energies. It is one of the purest rituals of Hinduism, and devotees offer this sacred bath to the Lord with Rudrabhishek Samagri and by reciting Rudrabhishek Mantra.

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Rudrabhishek Puja: Significance

Lord Shiva bestows numerous blessings even in his furious avatar. The ritual of Rudrabhishek Puja is also mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures. It can cleanse your previous wrongdoings and promote spiritual development. When performed with pure devotion, it further repels negative energies. Performing the Rudrabhishek Puja can make you free from the past karmas. 

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Rudrabhishek Puja Benefits 

The Rudrabhishek pooja benefits are as follows:

• The positive energy you get on performing this puja helps you achieve your dreams & ambitions.
• Happiness, wealth, and happiness are achieved.
• A person gets blessed with a positive mindset as well as attitude.
• Sudden, unexpected incidents are prevented, and a healthy lifestyle is ensured.
• The negative outcomes of various planetary doshas get removed from one’s horoscope.

You can also talk to astrologers to perform the Rudrabhishek pooja online and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

When to do Shiv Rudrabhishek?

Mahashivratri is the perfect day to perform the Shiv Rudrabhishek as it is the biggest Shivratri of the year. However, you can do the Rudrabhishek pooja on any day you aspire. 

Rudrabhishek Samagri 

The 11 most essential Samagri required for Rudrabhishek is as follows:

• Ashes/Bhasma Powder/Vivudhi
• Milk
• Bhang
• Oil
• Butter
• Sandalwood Powder
• Fruit Juices
• Sugar
• Honey
• Yogurt
• Water

Types of Rudrabhishek Puja

Various types of Rudrabhishek Pooja can be performed by devotees. The difference basically is based upon the duration of the puja -

1. Rudrabhishek Puja 

It includes Ganesh Puja & Shiv Puja and lasts for 2 hours. This puja is done to invoke the most powerful cosmic force mentioned in the Vedas - Rudra.

2. Maha Rudrabhishek 

The Maha Rudrabhishek is a 4-hour long puja that includes Ganesh Puja, Gauri Puja, Shiv Puja, and Havan. This Rudrabhishek puja benefits in getting rid of the negative effects of the nine planets. 

3. Laghu Rudrabhishek

This 6-hour long puja is inclusive of Ganesh Puja, Navgraha Puja, Shiv Puja, and Havan. The Panchamarit Puja offered to Lord Shiva in the Laghu Rudrabhishek helps in fulfilling all the desires of the devotees.

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4. Avirat Bham Bham Puja

This puja is performed in your name and gotra, and helps to purify the body and soul. The duration of this puja is either 5 days, 7 days, 11 days, or 15 days and includes Maha Rudrabhishek and Bham Bham Pooja.

5. Rudra Samhita Path Yagya

Inclusive of Rudri Path and Havan, this puja takes 7 days and describes the life of Shiva. It mentions the story of war and destruction in detail. 

6. Shiv Mahapuran Path Yaghya

The Shiv Mahapuran Path Yaghya includes path and havan and lasts for 11 days. Women perform a Kalash Yatra while singing Mangal songs to begin this puja. An expert priest narrates the Shiv Mahapurana Katha to the devotees.

Endnote

As Shivratri is approaching on Friday, 08 March 2024, you can perform Rudrabhishek puja at home or in a temple on the same day to avail of the Rudra Abhishek pooja benefits. You can recite the Rudrabhishek Mantra ॐ नमो भगवते रूद्राय (Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya) during the Rudrabhishek puja.