Description:
Rudrabhishek is a profound and spiritually enriching ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the holy city of Kashi, this ancient ceremony is performed with great reverence and is believed to bestow divine blessings, purify the soul, and remove obstacles from one’s life.
Significance of Rudrabhishek:
The term “Rudrabhishek” combines “Rudra,” a fierce aspect of Lord Shiva, and “Abhishek,” meaning anointment or ritual bathing. The ritual involves bathing a Shiva Lingam, a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva, with various sacred substances, including water, milk, honey, ghee, and other auspicious offerings. This act of purification and reverence is performed with elaborate prayers and chants, specifically the Rudram chant, which is a key part of the ceremony.
The Ritual:
During Rudrabhishek, the Shiva Lingam is meticulously bathed with a sequence of offerings. Each substance used in the ritual is believed to have spiritual significance:
- Water symbolizes purity and the cleansing of sins.
- Milk represents the nurturing and sustaining aspects of life.
- Honey signifies sweetness and the harmonizing of energies.
- Ghee denotes the divine essence and the illumination of the soul.
The ritual is accompanied by the recitation of Rudram, a powerful Vedic hymn from the Yajurveda dedicated to Rudra-Shiva. This hymn praises Lord Shiva’s various attributes and invokes his blessings for protection, prosperity, and peace.
Duration of the tour:
Two hours
Cost of the tour:
It depends on various factors, please provide some information about yourself and we will provide you the cost.
Location of the Ritual:
An ancient temple mentioned in the Kashi Khand of Skand Purana