Rudrabhishek Puja consists of Shivling Abhishek with 11 ingredients/elements and chanting of Lord Shiva's 108 names. Rudra is one of Lord Shiva's many names. The purpose of the Rudra Abhishek Puja is to appease Lord Shiva in his Rudra form. A shiva linga is bathed in water that is constantly poured/spring over it, preceded by the chanting of a Vedic mantra known as the Rudra suktha. All Vedic scriptures praise it as one of the greatest pujas. Abhisheka is a God-worshipping ritual in which substances such as cow's milk, ghee, curds, honey, finely ground sugar, sugarcane juice, coconut water, water, rice, and other items thought to be more valuable to Shiva are poured on the Shiva Linga. According to Hindu mythology, when Lord Ram was in exile and searching for Maa Sita, he arrived at Rameshwaram and built a Shiva Lingam with his own hands before crossing the sea. To show his devotion to Lord Siva, he performed Rudrabhishek. Lord Shiva blessed Lord Rama, and he was able to defeat Rawan and bring back Sita. He was then able to cross into Sri Lanka to fight Ravan and bring Maa Sita back. Rudra Abhishek Puja is one of the most powerful Poojas for removing all evils, defeating enemies, improving marital life, and fulfilling all desires for overall prosperity and peace. PREPARATIONS FOR RUDRABHISHEK: Preparations for Rudrabhishek Extensive preparations must be made before the start of Rudrabhishek. Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati, other gods and goddesses, and the Navagrahas are all given asanas or seats. Before beginning the puja, the Lord's blessings are sought, along with Ganesh worship, to ensure the puja's success. The devotee also chants the Sankalp, or determination, which explains why the puja is being performed. The pujas performed to various gods and all-encompassing energies include Mother Earth, Ganga Mata, Ganesh, Lord Surya, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Agni, Lord Brahma, and the nine planets. Following the completion of the puja and offerings to all of these deities, the Shivling to be worshipped is placed on the altar, with arrangements in place to collect the water flowing from the image during Abhishek. Finally, the Lord is served special dishes and arati is performed. The Ganga Jal collected during the Abhishek is sprinkled on devotees and made available for drinking, with the belief that it will cleanse them of all sins and diseases. During the Rudrabhishek, Rudram or 'Om Namah Shivaya' is chanted continuously. Rudra Abhishek Puja Benefits: • Improve relationships • Attain tranquilly • Gaining a better job • Improving one's health • Achieving academic success • Overcoming financial difficulties • Negativity must be eliminated. • A positive attitude and a healthy mind
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