Rudraabhishekam
Rudrabhishekam is dedicated to Lord Shiva and he is worshipped in the form of Rudra or fire. The history behind the pooja is that Lord Rama performed the pooja at Rameshwaram before he crosses the sea to reach Lanka to relieve Sita from Ravanan. He performed the abhishekam to wash out his sins and to bring prosperity and happiness to his family. The best time to perform the pooja is the pradosham day of every month as it is one of the favorite days of Lord Shiva. Alternatively, Mondays could also be considered auspicious for the puja. The pooja is accompanied by Chamakam and namakam recitals and could be performed at any Shiva temple.
Materials required for puja
| NAME | QUANTITY |
|---|
| Turmeric powder | 1 Packet |
| Kumkum | 1 Packet |
| Sandalwoodpaste / Powder | 1 Packet |
| Agarabathi /Incesense sticks | 1 Packet |
| Camphor | 1 Packet |
| Betel Leaves and Nuts | Approx. 30 |
| Flowers | 4 bunches |
| Fruits | 12 Bananas and 5 other Fruits (fresh oranges 10) |
| Coconuts | 4 |
| Rice | 10 Lbs |
| Kalasa Vasthram | 1 Towel or 1 Blouse Piece |
| Honey | 1 bottle |
| Milk | 1/2 Gallon |
| Yogurt | 2 Cups |
| Sugar cane | 2 pieces |
| Ghee | 2 lb |
| Rice poha ( Beaten rice ) | 1 Packet |
| Viboothi | 1 Packet |
| Cardomom | few |
| Flower Garland | 1 |
| Dates (karjur) | 1 Packet |
| coins ( quarters ) | 40 |
| Naivedyams | Devotee’s Choice |
| Saffron | 1 box |
Other Puja Materials
- Swami Photos ( Inti Divam ),Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match Box, Cotton Wicks
- Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddharini, Small Trays 2 nos.
- Big Trays 2 nos., Small Cups 5 nos.
- Blankets 2 Nos. (For guest Seating)
- Paper Napkins and Paper Plates (sufficient quantities)
- 2 stainless steel bowls/vessels for abhishekam water – ideally 3 gallons each.
