Get all crucial information regarding the Rudrabhishekam event in this blog post.
Abhishekam is an act of complete devotion and surrender to the divine. By pouring milk, water honey, turmeric and other ingredients over the deity for ceremonial bathing, we actually cleanse our mind and consciousness.
On the divine occasion of Mahashivratri, you have the amazing opportunity to perform the powerful Rudrabhishekam on Sadhana App (Live) alongside Om Swami.
Date: Feb. 26, 2025 at 6.30 P.M.(IST) from Sri Badrika Ashram.
How to perform Rudrabhishekam
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Click the bull icon on Feb. 26, 2025 on Sadhana App to begin.
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Watch the live telecast when Swami ji performs Rudrabhishishekam on the Sri Hari Vigraha at the ashram.
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Follow along and perform Rudrabhishekam on the Shivlingam (in the app) by offering the highlighted ingredient with devotion. No verbal instructions will be given at the time of abhishekam.
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Rudrabhishekam will be followed by the evening arti and discourse by Swami ji.
Note: Recording of this event will be available for the next 2 days (till 28 Feb ‘25) in your respective timezone. If you miss the live telecast, you have the option to watch it later and perform Rudrabhishekam.
Points to Remember:
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You don't require initiation, permission, or any other intervention to do this abhishekam.
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Anyone over the age of 8 can perform it.
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In case you are not performing abhishekam with the live event, the next recommended time to do it is after sunrise or post sunset. The recording of the event will be available till Feb, 28, ‘25.
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Observe basic hygiene rules. Bathe and wear fresh clothes before performing the abhishekam.
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Ideally, white-coloured clothes are recommended, but any colour will do.
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Sit cross-legged on your prayer mat (asana). It is best to use an asana made of wool or darbha grass.
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It is best to face East or North East while performing abhishekam.
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You do not need to learn the Sri Rudram Stotram to do this abhishekam.
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There are no restrictions for women to do the abhishekam during menstruation.
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We recommend not abandoning abhishekam or any ritual, unless there is an urgent reason to do so.
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In line with the Vedic tradition, you can set aside a small monetary offering or Dakshina after the completion of the abhishekam. You can also choose to offer Dakshina at the beginning.
