What is Rudra Pooja?
Rudrabhishek puja is performed to please Lord Shiva and seek his blessings on Mahashivratri. The word Rudra is mentioned in the Vedas and is believed to be focused on the scary, aggressive and destructive side of the nature of Lord Shiva. Rudra Tandav dance is an example of Lord Shiva’s merciless side of his nature.
Who can do Rudrabhishek?
Rudrabhishek is a very powerful ritual according to the Hindu mythology. It is performed by men, women and unmarried girls for healthy and peaceful life, successful career, child and a good life partner.” About the charges, Pandey said: “It depends on the devotees. ‘Puja samagri’ (worship material) costs about Rs1,500.
What is the Rudram chant?
Shri Rudram (Sanskrit: श्रीरुद्रम्, romanized: śrī-rudram), is a Vedic mantra or chant in homage to Rudra (an epithet of Shiva) taken from the Krishna Yajurveda’s Taittiriya Samhita (TS 4.5, 4.7). It comprises two parts, the Namakam and Chamakam.
Can I do Rudrabhishek at home?
Light a lamp with oil or ghee and place it to the right of the Linga. Arrange all the puja samagri in a tray and sit comfortably on the asana facing East. Make sure you place the Linga on a Bel Patra before performing the Rudrabhishek. Begin the rituals by offering some Akshat, water while chanting ‘OM Namah Shivaya’.
What is an Abhishek ritual?
Abhisheka (Sanskrit: अभिषेक, romanized: Abhiṣeka) means “bathing of the divinity to whom worship is offered.” It is a religious rite or method of prayer in which a devotee pours a liquid offering on an image or murti of a God or Goddess.
Why do we chant Rudram?
Chanting Mrityunjaya mantra can help overcome all fears and confusions and give clarity of mind. It promotes health and happiness. Rudra mantras remove fear and clear all the confusions and vagaries of the mind. Every human has a set of fears.
What is the meaning of Rudra puja in India?
Rudra Pooja is an ancient practice followed in India since time immemorial. ‘Rudra’ means ‘Shiva – the Benevolent’, ‘ the Destroyer of Evil’. ‘Pooja’ means that which is born out of fullness. Through this Pooja one can aim for inner peace and fulfillment.
What are the benefits of Rudra Abhishek Pooja?
Rudra Abhishek benefits by protecting from all dangers and harm. Rudrabhishek puja benefits with good health, cure/healing from physical illness and diseases. Rudra Abhishek pooja benefits by ushering in blessings of prosperity, wealth and good fortune.
How is Lord Shiva worshipped in the Rudrabhishek Puja?
It is considered to be one of the finest, purest and compelling ritual in Hinduism. Lord Shiva, in the Rudrabhishek puja, is worshipped by giving him a sacred bath along with flowers and the necessary materials required in this puja. When does a Rudrabhishek puja take place?
What are the ingredients of Rudra Abhishek Puja Puja?
Rudra Abhishek Procedure Ingredients: Abhisheka liquids – Water mixed with Gangajal and Gulab Jal (Rose water), Unboiled milk, Sugarcane juice/ Fruit juices Panchamrit which is mix of unboiled cow milk, Curd (Yoghurt), Honey, Sugar and Ghee (clarified butter)